RO-MOON024MQ-002-160

Natural Moonstone - 18.597 ct - Rough Gemstone - facet quality

Certificate: RO-MOON024MQ-002-160

Gem Type: Natural Orthoclase - Natural Moonstone

Weight: 18.597 Carat

Shape: Rough

Size: 17.5 x 16.4 x 9.9 mm.

Color: clear (facet quality)

Luster: N/A

Treatment: Unheated Untreated

Hardness: 6 on Mohs' scale

Birefringence : 005–0.006
Crystallography : monoclinic
Luster : Opalescent - Vitreous
Refractive index : 1.520-1.525
Specific Gravity : 2.56-2.59

COMMENTS :

No indications of heating, no indications of any other treatment
slight blue adularescence
The highest quality moonstones are transparent with minimal inclusions. Those with more visible inclusions are more affordable, and these marks add to the stone's beauty and charisma