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 galactic blue-sheen... |
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| colors
available: |
semi-transparent white milky white semi-transparent pale yellow milky pale yellow (all with a white to pale blue sheen ('floating light')) |
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| family/species: |
feldspar-orthoclase (sometimes
albite/oligoclase) |
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| properties: |
for orthoclase: RI=1.518 - 1.526 DR SG=2.56 (+/-0.1) dispersion=0.012 hardness=6-6.5 note: suitable for use in jewelry |
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| treatments: |
none (usually) |
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| important
information |
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semi-transparent moonstone gems
with a blue sheen ('floating light') are the most highly prized in the
market moonstone has cleavage and must be handled with care, especially during cutting and polishing |
| cuts: |
calibrated up to 8mm all standard cut and free size cabochons |
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| rough: |
generally available in cabbing
material to
cut 8mm and under; bigger pieces occasionally available - please
contact us for current stock |
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| mining: |
found in tanzania, sri lanka, myanmar (burma) and other localities view photo gallery | |
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