Natural Moonstone - blue adularescence - 3.925 ct - round - certified natural
Indulge in the naturally mesmerizing beauty of blue adularescence with this 3.925 ct certified round moonstone. Elevate your style with the exclusive luxury of this natural gemstone, perfect for those who appreciate the sophistication of truly one-of-a-kind jewels.
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 Colored Stone Certification : CA-MOON024LB-002-096
IDENTIFICATION
Species : Natural Orthoclase (Anorthoclase)
Variety : Blue Moonstone
DESCRIPTION
Shape & Cutting Style : Round cabochon, polished both sides
Carat Weight : 3.925 Carat
Measurements : 9.8 x 9.6 x 5.2 mm
Color : milky white to to almost clear with pale blue to 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
adularecence not this pronounced if no sunlight
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 Moonstone - blue adularescence moonstone gemstone is all natural, and it's cut grade is fair to good, symmetry is poor, polish is good, luster is good.
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