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Moonstone is typically
a potassium aluminum silicate. The shimmer of light makes moonstone very
special, fascinating, amazing and astonishing in world of gemstones. This
phenomenon is 'adularisation' and thats why moonstone has been known as "adularescence"
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The cause of this "adularescence"
is the inner crystal structure of moonstone. The potassium aluminum
silicates are arranged in thin layers. Incident light rays are refracted and
scattered in the stone and their interference produces an unique light
effect. which makes the moonstone so distinctive and so desirable. The most
desirable color of this schiller regarded is blue, which usually occurs in a
white or grey body color. If the layers are too thick this schiller appears
whitish which is less attractive. |
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The classical Bluish
moonstones moonstones, come from Sri Lanka, are rare and highly priced also.
For a few years, there have also been some green, brown, smoky, champagne,
reddish and orange specimens on the market, mainly originating from India.
These colorful Indian moonstones, are not only very much in fashion, but
somewhat more reasonably priced also. |
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Moonstones are
treasures of Nature. The enchanting play of light, make the moonstone an
ideal gemstone for jewellery with a sensual, seductive, feminine aura. The
Indian stone cutters not only cuts the moonstone as cabochons or beads for
gemstone necklaces, but also as artistic cameos or engraved with the faces
of children, the moon or grotesques. |
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The moonstone
symbolizes our being in its entirety and strengthens our emotional and
subconscious aspects. This "lovers' stone", evokes tender feelings and
safeguards the true joys of love. In India, moonstones are also regarded as
'dream stones' which bring the wearer beautiful visions at night and
strengthens intuitions. |
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Moonstone can be
shaped into any beads, Moonstone round beads, Moonstone oval beads,
Moonstone flat oval beads, Moonstone Buttons, Moonstone drops, Moonstone
tube beads, Moonstone pear beads, Moonstone nuggets, Moonstone tumblers,
Moonstone roughs, Moonstone roundel, Moonstone uncut, Moonstone tire are the
common beads for jewelries. |
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