Moonstone
Some inexperienced buyers might mistake adularescent moonstone for opal. "Moonstone" by Kelly McCaughey, photo by The Gem Vault. Licensed under CC By 2.0.
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Credit: The Gem Vault
Gemstone | Feldspar, Orthoclase, Moonstone |
Natural or man made | Natural |
Jewelry type | necklace |
Gem State | Cabochon |
Color | Colorless |
Transparency | Transparent |
Photo phenomena | Adularescence |