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Semi Precious Stone Moonstone

Moonstone, one of the precious gemstone found in Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Burma and USA. Typically, it composes of aluminum silicate with chemical composition of KAlSi3O8. Plagioclase feldspar oligoclase also produces moonstone specimens.

The common variety of moonstone is the mineral adularia. The name moonstone is derived from the visual effect or sheen caused by the light reflecting internally in the gemstone from layers of different feldspar.

Moonstone

Historical Facts of Moonstone

Refractive Index 1.52 - 1.54
Chemical Composition KalSI3O8
Hardness 6 – 6.5
Density 2.55 – 2.57
Crystal Group Monoclinic
Luster Vitreous
Color White, Blueish white, Grey, Pink, Green
Ocurrence Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Burma, Tanzania, U.S.A

Gem Jewelry Moonstone

Moonstone Bracelet

Moonstone Bracelet

Moonstone Earring

Moonstone Earring

Moonstone Necklace

Moonstone Necklace

Moonstone Ring

Moonstone Ring

 
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