Sri Lankan moonstone, 3.048 carats

Technical details: Type: Sri Lankan Moonstone Weight: 3.048 carats Shape: Cabochon Color: White Clarity: Eye-clean Transparency: Semi-Transparent Hardness: 6.0-6.5 Treatment: Untreated Origin: Sri Lankan Certification: Electronic certificate (PDF) from Saudi laboratory (MT) - website (www.mtgl.com.sa) Moonstone is a gemstone belonging to the feldspar minerals group, known for a unique optical phenomenon called "adularescence," where a blue or white glow resembling moonlight flows across its surface when moved. Moonstone is primarily composed of thin layers of albite and orthoclase. This stone is usually found in pegmatite rocks, marble, and some volcanic rocks.