Phenomenal Moonstone Gem Junkies

Moonbeams and ocean reflections are just a few ways to describe the beauty of Moonstone. This week we explore the world of this translucent yet, opulent gemstone.

00:00:00 That’s an “I”
00:44:00 Moonstone
02:50:00 Why is it called moonstone?
03:43:50 The phenomenon, adularescence
04:31:00 What is moonstone?
06:36:00 Where does the name/word adularescence come from?
07:10:00 Quality factors
08:14:00 Moonstone has two cleavage planes
09:08:00 There are (2) types of moonstone
12:28:00 Moonstone is really a trade name
13:12:00 Where is moonstone found?
13:44:00 State gemstone of Florida
14:23:00 Cultural beliefs with moonstone
16:26:00 Ancient Rome
18:46:00 The lovers stone
19:25:00 The travels stone
20:34:00 Skincare

For more information head to: https://www.gia.edu/moonstone