History and Origin

Moonstone, with its ethereal glow, has been linked to the moon in many cultures. Revered for its mystical beauty, it symbolizes intuition and femininity.

India, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Myanmar

Mostly comes from

Currently priced at

$30 - $200

a Carat

Chemical Formula

ZrSiO₄ (Zirconium Silicate)

Hardness

on Mohs scale

Luster

Pearly

Crystal System

Monoclinic

Refractive Index

1.52

Specific Gravity

2.55

Color(s)

Colorless, white, gray, peach, rainbow - like hues

Chemical Formula

ZrSiO₄ (Zirconium Silicate)

Hardness

Luster

Pearly

Crystal System

Monoclinic

Refractive Index

1.52

Specific Gravity

2.55

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Crystal System

Gemstones and minerals are classified into seven primary crystal systems based on their atomic structure.

Refractive Index

The refractive index (RI) of a material measure how much light is bent, or refracted, when entering the material from another medium.

Specific Gravity

The specific gravity (SG) of a substance is a measure of its density compared to water.

Chemical Formula

A chemical formula shows the types and quantities of atoms in a molecule.

Moonstone

History and Origin

Color(s)

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