14.26ct Pair Of Top Drilled White Moonstone Drops 22x7mm
Moonstone is a phenomenal variety of the orthoclase species that belongs to the wide group of feldspars. Moonstones are praised for their widely recognised phenomenon called adularescence which refers to the sheen created by the thin layers inside the stone that make the light scatter. Moonstones come in white, peach, green, brown and grey and the most valuable ones are near-transparent with a strong blue sheen. Moonstones are usually cut into cabochons, beads and sometimes faceted stones. Moonstone's lustre is vitreous, it rates 6-6.5 on the Mohs scale which makes it suitable for jewellery that has secure settings to protect the stone from scratching. The main sources for moonstones are: Sri Lanka, India, Australia, Germany, Brazil, Myanmar, Madagascar and Mexico. ;Stone Size: 22x7;Carat Weight (ct): 14.26