Description
Moonstone 4.86ct
Description
The Moonstone is natural gemstone which is White colour, it’s Originates from Ceylon and it’s exact weight is 4.86ct the measurements are 12.94×11.12×4.84mm the shape and cut of this stone is Oval Cabochon It’s graded Transparent and clarity is Good. This 4.86ct White natural moonstone Gem is available for ready to ship anywhere in the world. You can also select Certification and shipment method as optional.
Details
Summary No | ak16121 |
Species | Natural Moonstone |
Weight | 4.86ct |
Shape/cut | Oval Cabochon |
Colour | White |
Dimension | 12.94×11.12×4.84mm |
Clarity | Good |
Transparency | Transparent |
Origin | Ceylon |
Treatment | None |
Moonstone 4.86ct
Properties of Moonstone
Chemical Composition: KAlSi3O8
Hardness: 6.0 – 6.5
Specific Gravity (Density): 2.56 – 2.59
Refractive Index: 1.520 – 1.525
About Moonstone
Moonstone is a member of the Feldspar Group of minerals that also includes Albite, Amazonite, Andesine, Anorthite, Bytownite, Hyalophane, Labradorite, Moonstone, Oligoclase, Orthoclase, Sanidine and Sunstone. Moonstone is a popular name for Orthoclase and/or Plagioclase Feldspar showing a blue sheen. The blue sheen is produced by the presence of very finely dispersed Albite crystals or plates within a body of Orthoclase or Labradorite. This blue sheen is referred to as adularescence. Blue sheen Moonstone with a colourless and transparent body free of inclusions makes for a rare and beautiful gem. Common Moonstone is usually translucent to opaque or heavily included.
Moonstone gets its name from its bluish glow due to adularescence. The name Orthoclase is from the Greek words orthos meaning right and kalo meaning I cleave because its cleavages are at right angles. Feldspar is from the Swedish feldt + spat meaning that it was found in fields overlying granite.