In Germany and the Scandinavian countries, moonstone is the June birthstone. Far less expensive than traditional pearl and modern alexandrite, moonstone is also the birthstone for those born on Mondays. Brilliant cushion-cut moonstone, 9.07 cts, 14.9 x 12 mm, Ziller Valley, North Tyrol, Tyrol, Austria. © The Gem Trader. Used with permission.
Blue Adularescent Feldspar, 9.07 ct Faceted Cushion Cut from Austria
In Germany and the Scandinavian countries, moonstone is the June birthstone. Far less expensive than traditional pearl and modern alexandrite, moonstone is also the birthstone for those born on a Monday. Brilliant cushion-cut moonstone, 9.07 cts, 14.9 x 12 mm, Ziller Valley, North Tyrol, Tyrol, Austria. © The Gem Trader. Used with permission.
Article: Moonstone Buying Guide
Credit: The Gem Trader
| Gemstone | Feldspar, Orthoclase, Moonstone |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Origin | Austria |
| Origin details | Ziller Valley, North Tyrol, Tyrol |
| Carat Weight | 9.07 |
| Height | 14.9 |
| Width | 12 |
| Gem State | Faceted |
| Color | Blue |
| Transparency | Transparent |
| Photo phenomena | Adularescence |