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About the Stone
Moonstone's cool blue-white glow comes from light scattering between alternating microscopic feldspar layers inside the stone, which is why cutters dome it: the curve carries the sheen across the surface. The effect is directional, so it appears and fades as you move. Moonstone is softer than quartz and cleaves, so it wants gentler handling.
- Family
Feldspar group (orthoclase)
- Hardness
6 - 6.5
- Note
Moonstone's floating sheen - adularescence - comes from its internal structure rather than its colour: the stone is built from alternating microscopic layers of two feldspars, and light scattering between those layers throws back a soft blue-white glow.
Product Details
- Stone type
Natural moonstone, undyed
- Finish
Domed cabochons, hand-set
- Availability
Handmade, ready to ship
- Care
Remove before swimming and washing. Avoid perfume and cleaners; wipe dry with a soft cloth.
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