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Moonstone, Orthoclase
Feldspar
Gemstone Information
Information * Loose gemstones
* Jewelry links
Moonstone is used as a birthstone for the month of June. According to Hindu legend, moonstone was formed from moonbeams. It was once believed if you hold one in your mouth during a full moon you can see your future. In India, moonstone is known as a sacred stone and is believed to bring good fortune. It is a highly prized gift for lovers as it arouses tender passion.
View
examples of cut
moonstone below and prices in our store section.
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ENHANCEMENT CODE N
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AGTA code.
PROPERTIES
Refractive
Index 1.518-1.526
Hardness = 6-6.5 (Moh's
Scale)
Specific Gravity =2.58
Species - Orthoclase Feldspar
Optic Character - Double Refraction.
Phenomena - Adularescence, Asterism, Chatoyancy
WARNINGS FOR CARE
Ultrasonic: Never
Steamer: Never
Heat: Poor
Chemicals that
harm: Hydrofluoric acid
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Crystal Structure
Crystal system: Triclinic, prismatic.
MAJOR SOURCES
Sri Lanka, India, Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Tanzania, US, Myanmar |
Birthstones |
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January |
Garnet |
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February |
Amethyst |
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March |
Aquamarine |
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April |
Diamond |
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May |
Emerald |
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June |
Pearl/Alexandrite |
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July |
Ruby |
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August |
Peridot |
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September |
Sapphire |
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October |
Opal/Tourmaline |
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November |
Topaz or Citrine |
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December |
Blue Topaz or Zircon |
Cabochon is the
popular cut used in jewelry for moonstone.
Cabochons are smooth polished surfaces not
faceted. |
Oval
shape
Oval shape is the only shape
available at this time. |
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