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Precious Stones >> Moonstone
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.
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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 |
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Gem Jewelry Moonstone
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