Moonstone (Orthoclase) Gemstones
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Hardness
6.0 on the Mohs scale.
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Occurrence
Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Myanmar (Burma), Madagascar, Germany, India, Tanzania, Brazil, United States, Mexico.
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Appearance
Moonstone is opalescent, with a blue or white scheen, sometimes called "schiller", resembling moonshine. Composed of albite and orthoclase feldspar, the albite gives it the bluish color. Pearl, moonstone and alexandrite are the birthstones of the month of June.
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Enhancements
Moonstone is not enhanced.
More information on gemstone enhancements.
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Gemstone Family
Moonstone is a member of the Orthoclase gemstone family.
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Moonstone Varieties
Moonstone Varieties
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0.24 ct. total |
3.0mm Cabochon, Round Cut |
Colorless |
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Translucent |
[N] Not enhanced. |
Quantity Available: 4 pairs |
Moonstone |
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Calibrated Moonstone
Calibrated Moonstone
Specify size, shape and quality when ordering. Prices are subject to change without notice. Actual carat weight may vary from the average carat weight listed.
- AA Milky, transparent to opaque, medium dome.
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Moonstone |
Quality |
AA |
Shape |
Size |
Avg. Weight |
Price Each |
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3mm
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0.17 ct.
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4mm
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0.60 ct.
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5mm
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0.48 ct.
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6mm
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0.93 ct.
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8mm
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2.00 ct.
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10mm
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3.69 ct.
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12mm
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7.02 ct.
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14mm
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11.38 ct.
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AA |
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6x4mm
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0.44 ct.
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7x5mm
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0.80 ct.
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8x6mm
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1.21 ct.
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10x8mm
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2.59 ct.
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12x10mm
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4.58 ct.
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14x10mm
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5.32 ct.
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16x12mm
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7.59 ct.
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18x13mm
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10.01 ct.
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