Moonstone

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Moonstone – Overview

Intro

Moonstone is loved for soft glow and adularescence, giving it a gentle, luminous presence in jewellery.

Overview

This starter entry positions moonstone as a phenomenon gem where sheen, body colour, transparency, and cutting style shape the final look.

About

This starter entry positions moonstone as a phenomenon gem where sheen, body colour, transparency, and cutting style shape the final look. Moonstone is presented here as a structured gemstone record ready for linked buyer guides, research posts, and media galleries.

Key Properties

Mineral / materialFeldspar
ChemistryKAlSi3O8 / NaAlSi3O8
Crystal systemMonoclinic
ColourWhite, peach, grey and other body colours with adularescent sheen
Refractive index1.518 – 1.526
Birefringence0.008
Specific gravity2.56 – 2.6
Mohs hardness6 – 6.5
LusterVitreous
TransparencyTransparent to translucent
ToughnessFair to good