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Rainbow Moonstone
Rainbow Moonstone
Rainbow Moonstone
Rainbow Moonstone

Rainbow Moonstone

Rainbow Moonstone

A species of Labradorite

A variety of labradorite, rainbow Moonstone is generally a translucent stone that exhibits rainbow colors when seen in natural light. This stone has been used since ancient times — Romans and Greeks associated this stone with their lunar gods. Today, it's cut into beads and cabochons and used with jewelry.

Semi-precious gemstone

Hardness
Hardness:

6 - 6.5

Density
Density:

2.65 - 2.75 g/cm³

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General Info About Rainbow Moonstone

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Physical Properties of Rainbow Moonstone

Luster
Pearly, Vitreous
Diaphaneity
Transparent to translucent
Colors
White, blue, iridescent
Magnetism
Non-magnetic
Tenacity
Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Streak
White
Crystal System
Triclinic
Hardness
6 - 6.5 , Hard
Density
2.65 - 2.75 g/cm³, Normal Weight
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Chemical Properties of Rainbow Moonstone

Chemical Classification
Silicates
Formula
(Na, Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Elements listed
Na, Ca, Al, Si, O

Optical Properties of Rainbow Moonstone

Refractive Index
1.554-1.573
Birefringence
0.007-0.011
Pleochroism
Red stones from the Congo - weak; Green stones - distinct: greenish yellow to bluish green
Dispersion
0.012
Optical Character
Biaxial positive

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Rarity
Uncommon
Collection Recommendation
4.2 out of 5
Popularity
4.1
Aesthetic
4.2
Rarity
3.9
Sci-Cultural Value
3.8

The Market Price of Rainbow Moonstone

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Rough/Tumbled Price

Smaller Than Hand (0-1.5in)
$2 - $20
Close Hand (1.5-3in)
$20 - $50
Equal To Hand (3-6in)
$50 - $90
Bigger Than Hand (>6in)
$90

Gemstone Price

Price
$5 ~ $50 /ct

How to Care for Rainbow Moonstone?

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Durability
Nondurable
Scratch resistance
Poor

Toughness of Rainbow Moonstone

Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
The poor toughness of rainbow Moonstone results from its perfect cleavage, leading to splitting along certain planes. This internal weakness heightens the risk of breakage from everyday impacts.

Stability of Rainbow Moonstone

Sensitive
Stable
Rainbow Moonstone is stable for daily use given its resilience to water, sunlight, and dry conditions. It cleans easily but should avoid high heat and harsh chemicals.
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Real vs Fake Rainbow Moonstone

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3 Ways to Tell if rainbow Moonstone is Real

Fake Alert Level:
Caution Needed
Materials like Glass and Aura Quartz are sometimes mistakenly sold as natural rainbow Moonstone. It's advisable to buy from reputable retailers and, if possible, request a certificate from a gem testing laboratory for authentication. Here are some handy tips to help you initially discern the authenticity of rainbow Moonstone.
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Characteristics of Rainbow Moonstone

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Composition of Rainbow Moonstone

[Na(90 70%)Ca(10 30%) Al, Si]AlSi2O8, Sodium Calcium Aluminum Silicate

Cultural Significance of Rainbow Moonstone

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Uses of Rainbow Moonstone

Rainbow Moonstone is a form of white labradorite that is important to mineral collectors and jewelers because of its iridescence. Good examples are held in museums and mineral collections worldwide. The stone is cut into regular shapes as an ornamental stone, polished as a tumbled stone, and made into jewelry beads.

Healing Properties of Rainbow Moonstone

Rainbow Moonstone's positive effects appear to be endless. It's believed that this stone harmonizes and balances the body and encourages greater empathy, self-confidence, and creativity. It's said to hold feminine energy, with its radiance supposedly representing its connection with higher psychic beings. Therefore, rainbow Moonstone is meant to aid conversation with the spirits and enhance intuition.

Common Questions People Also Ask

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