175.00ctw Mixed Carved Multi Color Moonstone Faces Parcel Item: GP3591
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Product Description for 175.00ctw Mixed Carved Multi Color Moonstone Faces Parcel-GP3591Moonstone gets its name from its resemblance to the moon. From colorless to milky white to blue-gray, moonstone displays a floating sheen known as adularescence, which is the interplay of light with layers of tiny crystals in the stone. Moonstone is also known as adularia and is found in Myanmar (Burma) and Sri Lanka (Ceylon). Hindus considered moonstone sacred and ancient Romans believed the inner glow waxed and waned according to the cycles of the moon. It ranks a 6 to 6.5 on Mohs' scale.
Product Information for 175.00ctw Mixed Carved Multi Color Moonstone Faces Parcel-GP3591
| Product Type: | Cabochon Parcel |
Primary Stone / Moonstone
| Shape: | Mixed Shapes | Composition: | Synthetic |
| Cut: | Carved | Treatment: | Untreated |
| Color: | Colorless | Gemstone Group: | Feldspar |
| Dimensions: | Mixed Uncalibrated |
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Almost exactly as pictured,
September 18, 2008
Forever
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"I received a beautiful assortment, like in the picture. Large, small, all different colors, and various facial expressions. I am thrilled with this purchase to add to my other carved items and faces."
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cute,
April 23, 2008
kestrel1
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"I was hoping for more variation. Most are the same size - 18 stones in my parcel. The faces are cute but not as interesting as the displayed picture. Still debating keeping it."
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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 home learning library moonstone
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Fast Facts
| From colorless to white to yellow, moonstone displays a floating blue, white or rainbow shimmering glow. |
| The glowing sheen actually results from interplay of light with layers of tiny albite crystals known as “adularescence.” |
| The rage in Europe, moonstone is growing in popularity in American and is fast becoming the most popular gem in the feldspar family. |
| Hindus considered moonstone sacred and ancient Romans believed the inner glow waxed and waned according to the cycles of the moon. |
 The finest moonstone comes from Myanmar and Sri Lanka.
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Moonstone is a gemstone in the Feldspar family. It exhibits a range of colors including yellow, a pale silver sheen, a blue and even pink. On Mohs’ scale of hardness, moonstone is 6-6.5. It has a vitreous luster and primary sources include Sri Lanka, Burma (Myanmar), Brazil, India, Madagascar and the United States.
Color
Range of colors including yellow, a pale silver sheen, a blue and even pink.
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