Moonstone-gemstone

Moonstone is the most best known gemstone of the Feldsper  group.Named for its glowing color sheen that resembles the moonlight, Moonstone can belong to several difference member of the feldspar group, especially orthoclase and oligoclase. Moonstone displays a unique play of color
known as adularescence. this effect is in the form of a moving floating light or sheen.this phenomenon is caused by structural anomalies within the crystal formation.the person who born in june can use as birthstone.its have connected with moon powers.its provide superpowers .and  peoples attractive to this person who use this. mostly womens ..







Chemical Formula: Na,Ca.Al/1-/2Si/3-/2O/8

Color                    : ,Blue,Green,Red, Green, yellow, orange, brown, pink, purple, gray, black.

Hardness              : 6-6.5

Crystal system      : 

Refractive index   : 1.518-1.526

SG                        : 2.56 - 2.26

Transparency        : Transparent to translucent

Double Refraction: -.00005

Luster                   :  pearly

Cleavage              :  2.1

Mineral Class       : Orthoclase.

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       Important deposits of moonstone exist in india,Sri lanka ,etc.