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Moonstone

Soft Glow, Lunar Elegance

Moonstone is celebrated for adularescence, a floating light effect that shifts across the surface. It reads gentle and luminous rather than glittery. In symbolic jewelry, moonstone adds an intimate, reflective mood.

Cultural Meanings

Roman writers described moonstone as carrying captured moonlight, and the gem appears in South Asian ornament traditions as well. Its glow made it a natural fit for lunar symbolism.

Stone Profile

ColorWhite to gray body color with blue or silvery sheen
TransparencyTransparent to translucent
LuminescenceWeak to moderate in some specimens
Main OriginsSri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Tanzania, Myanmar

Mineral Facts

  • 1Moonstone is a feldspar composed of orthoclase and albite intergrowths.
  • 2The best cabochons show centered sheen when viewed face-up.
  • 3Historically, moonstone rose to prominence during the Art Nouveau period.

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