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Named for a floating, billowing glow called adularescence, moonstone is a feldspar, chiefly orthoclase or adularia, whose blue-white to silver sheen drifts across the surface as the stone is tilted, an effect of light scattering between alternating layers of orthoclase and albite. The finest blue adularescent material originates in Sri Lanka, including Ratnapura and Mogok, while rainbow moonstone, actually labradorite, comes from India, and peach-orange stones from Tanzania. Crystallizing in the monoclinic system, it measures 6.0 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale. Worn as a talisman in Roman and Indian traditions for over two thousand years, this moderately priced semi-precious stone is one of three June birthstones.
Physical & Optical Properties
Category
Semi-Precious Gems
Mohs Hardness
6.0 – 6.5
Specific Gravity
2.56 – 2.6
Refractive Index
1.518 – 1.527
Crystal System
Monoclinic
Luster
Vitreous
Cleavage
Perfect
Fracture
Uneven,Conchoidal
Color
white
Birefringence
0.006
Pleochroism
Absent
Mohs Hardness
Mohs Hardness: 6.0 – 6.5
1 Soft10 Hard
Crystal System
Value & Market
Price Tier
Moderate ($50-500/ct)
Where to Buy Moonstone
Blue Nile
Fine jewelry retailer
James Allen
Gemstone jewelry
Brilliant Earth
Ethically sourced gems
Amazon
Wide selection
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Cultural Significance
Birthstone Month
6 (alternative)
About Moonstone
문스톤은 내부에서 파랗게 빛나는 독특한 광채 현상인 청색 섬광(adularescence)으로 유명한 장석족 광물로, 서로 다른 장석층들이 빛을 산란시켜 표면 아래로 떠다니는 달빛 같은 효과를 만들어 냅니다. 스리랑카, 인도, 미얀마, 브라질에서 산출되며, 예로부터 달의 신성함과 연관지어 로마와 인도 문화에서 행운의 부적으로 여겨왔습니다. 예술공예운동 및 아르누보 시대 장인들이 특히 선호한 보석으로, 오늘날까지 카보숑 형태로 폭넓게 사용됩니다.
Jewelry Use
Durability
5/10
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moonstone?
문스톤은 내부에서 파랗게 빛나는 독특한 광채 현상인 청색 섬광(adularescence)으로 유명한 장석족 광물로, 서로 다른 장석층들이 빛을 산란시켜 표면 아래로 떠다니는 달빛 같은 효과를 만들어 냅니다. 스리랑카, 인도, 미얀마, 브라질에서 산출되며, 예로부터 달의 신성함과 연관지어 로마와 인도 문화에서 행운의 부적으로 여겨왔습니다. 예술공예운동 및 아르누보 시대 장인들이 특히 선호한 보석으로, 오늘날까지 카보숑 형태로 폭넓게 사용됩니다.
What is the hardness of Moonstone?
Moonstone has a Mohs hardness of 6.0 to 6.5, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Moonstone?
Moonstone is primarily White.
Where is Moonstone found?
Moonstone is found in Mogok (Myanmar), Sri Lanka (Ceylon) (Sri Lanka), Ratnapura (Sri Lanka).
How much does Moonstone cost?
Moonstone falls into the Moderate ($50-500/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.