1) Shefa Yamim Ltd. found over 1,000 pieces of the rare mineral moissanite during drilling exploration on Mount Carmel, Israel.
2) Moissanite crystals ranged in size from 0.1mm to 2.2mm and were found associated with kimberlite indicator minerals. Analysis showed the moissanite to have typical hexagonal crystal structure and composition.
3) The presence of moissanite indicates extreme underground conditions suitable for diamond formation. Moissanite distribution in the area suggests a pattern of findings from south to north in sediments and magmatic bodies on Mount Carmel.