Definition
Mohs scale hardness 6
The birthstone for June is moonstone, coupled with pearl.
Moonstone is a feldspar mineral composed of the sodium potassium aluminum silicate ((Na,K)AlSi3O8), which exhibits a pearly and opalescent schiller. Hecatolite is a term used to refer to moonstone. The gemstone mainly associated with the feldspar family is moonstone. Moonstone may be categorized under a number of distinct feldspar species, particularly Orthoclase and Oligoclase, thanks to its gleaming color shine that mimics the moonlight. Adularescence, an unusual color play on exhibit in moonstone, A shifting floating light or sheen is how this effect manifests. Structure-related irregularities in the crystal formation are the origin of this phenomena. Moonstone has a distinctive look that makes it challenging to mistake for other gemstones. Carnelian can appear similar to reddish or brownish Moonstone, however it lacks Moonstone's coloration.
Cat's Eye Stones with chatoyancy include moonstone. Blue-shaded moonstone is known as rainbow moonstone. includes the possibility of labradorite. Moonstone that exhibits an asterism is known as a star moonstone.
Types of Moonstone
Blue Moonstone
Rainbow Moonstone
Rainbow Moonstone
The translucent, crystal-clear blue moonston has a floating blue tint on its surface. The strongest blue-colored rocks are the most prized. The biggest and finest stones often originate from Myanmar (Burma), but finding high-quality stones has become much more challenging, and the cost has increased.
Blue moonstone is occasionally faceted, although extreme caution must be used while dealing with it because it can be fragile and break under stress.
Rainbow Moonstone
Rainbow Moonstone
Rainbow Moonstone
The vacant orthoclastic inclusions and textures give way to the milky patchy Rainbow Moonstone, which then protrudes from them. When light is drawn to the stone, the reflection from the layers and inclusions creates a rainbow appearance. Silver jewelry frequently employs this typical color play. While it has a different name than genuine orthoclase moonstone, the moonstone with rainbows' scientific name is labradorite.
Green Moonstone
Rainbow Moonstone
Green Moonstone
Although though a green moon is not as well known as a rainbow or a blue moon in the color game, it is still a beautiful stone. This often has a bright green-yellow color and is slightly translucent or whitish in appearance. You will see a glow coming from inside if you gaze down on the pier like a full moon. Usually, a tall dome is used to filter off this optical phenomenon; on sometimes, a star of light can be seen on the dome's top.
Pink Moonstone
Pink Moonstone
Green Moonstone
Pink is a broad color that includes hues like peach, beige, and honey. The stone shines white and frequently takes on the form of a cat's eye or a star. Used frequently in painted bead columns is this kind of rock.
Orthoclase
Pink Moonstone
Orthoclase
The orthoclase feldspar, sometimes known as tectosilicate or orthoclase orthodontic, is a crucial mineral (endmember formulation KAlSi3O8). A "straight fracture" is one in which the two cleavages are at right angles to one another. Ancient Greek inspired the name. It is a potassium feldspar variety, sometimes known as K-feldspar. The moonstone is the diamond, which is mostly made of orthoclase.
Amazonite
Pink Moonstone
Orthoclase
Beautiful and opaque, amazonite is a mineral. Due to the presence of mercury, it has either a blue-green or a blue and white striped appearance. The color pattern is often irregular even with the content of solid color. Amazonite may be found in a variety of hues, such as orange, purple, red, and gray, but blue-green paint is the most well-known and often utilized.
Origins
Moonstone is found in significant quantities in Brazil, Australia, Madagascar, Myanmar (Burma), India, Sri Lanka, and Sri Lanka.
Adularia, an orthoclase feldspar mineral that was first discovered in Switzerland's Mount Adular and is now the name of the town of St. Gotthard, is the most popular type of moonstone. Moonstone specimens are also created when potassium feldspar orthoclase, plagioclase feldspar, and oligoclase are mixed together. Moonstone deposits may be found all over the world, including in Lake Sevan in Armenia, Australia, the Austrian Alps, Mexico, Madagascar, Myanmar, Norway, Poland, India, Sri Lanka, and the United States. In the past, Myanmar was the source of the most expensive, translucent moonstones with vibrant blue luster. Most moonstones used in jewelry nowadays are imported from Sri Lanka.