Natural Moonstone - blue adularescence - 3.928 ct - pear
Experience the mesmerizing and ethereal blue glow of this 3.928 ct natural pear-shaped moonstone. This gem exudes an aura of elegance and timelessness with its cabochon cut and natural certification. Add a touch of sophistication and luxury to your jewelry collection with the alluring charm of natural moonstone. Elevate your refinement now.
Known as hecatolite, this compound of sodium, potassium and aluminium from the feldspar family has a stunning, shimmering quality, making it a truly opulent and exclusive option. The name moonstone is derived from its unique visual effect, known as adularescence, which creates a mystical, blue-tinged inner glow.
Natural Gems Belgium Certification : CA-MOON024LB-002-116
IDENTIFICATION
Species : Natural Orthoclase (Anorthoclase)
Variety : blue Moonstone
DESCRIPTION
Shape & Cutting Style : Pear cabochon, polished both sides
Carat Weight : 3.928 Carat
Measurements : 12.1 x 8.9 x 4.7 mm
Color : milky white to clear with blue adularescence
Transparency : Transparant
Hardness : 6.0
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
Adularescence is caused by the diffraction of light as it hits thin, alternating layers of orthoclase and albite within the gem. This produces the appearance of a floating, cloud-like, blue to white light inside the gem. A blue sheen is produced if the albite crystals are very fine.
Personal Note From Natural Gems Belgium:
This milky white to clear with blue adularescence moonstone is all natural, and it's cut grade is good, symmetry is fair to good, polish is fair, luster is good.
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