Moonstones: India and Sri Lanka (~ 5 each). Photo © Joel E. Arem, PhD, FGA. Used with permission.
Translucent Orange Adularescent Feldspar Cabochon
Moonstones: India and Sri Lanka (~ 5 each). Photo © Joel E. Arem, PhD, FGA. Used with permission.
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Credit: Joel E. Arem, PhD, FGA
| Gemstone | Feldspar, Orthoclase, Moonstone |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Gem State | Cabochon |
| Color | Orange, Colorless, Black |
| Transparency | Translucent |
| Photo phenomena | Adularescence, Chatoyancy |