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 / material | Feldspar |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | KAlSi3O8 / NaAlSi3O8 |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Colour | White, peach, grey and other body colours with adularescent sheen |
| Refractive index | 1.518 – 1.526 |
| Birefringence | 0.008 |
| Specific gravity | 2.56 – 2.6 |
| Mohs hardness | 6 – 6.5 |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
| Toughness | Fair to good |