Moonstone Round Cabochon - Height: 1.6 cm - Width: 1.1 cm- 2 g - (1)
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Natural Rainbow Moonstone oval cabochon, 2 g, 16 × 11 × 6 mm, from Spain with origin region specified as Spain and country of origin not reported.
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Description from the seller
This gem is a natural Rainbow Moonstone (from a mineralogical point of view it is a white Labradorite variety), cut in an oval cabochon shape. The distinguishing feature of this stone is adularescence, that optical phenomenon visible in the photos that creates intense shifting blue and light-blue reflections on the surface when light hits it.
Measurements and Technical Data
Based on the measuring tools present in your photos, here is the precise technical sheet of the gem:
* Weight: 2 grams (which corresponds exactly to 10 carats).
* Length: 1.6 cm (16 millimeters).
* Width: 1.1 cm (11 millimeters).
* Thickness: 0.6 cm (6 millimeters).
* Cut: Oval cabochon (curved, polished top surface, flat base).
Quality Analysis
The stone shows characteristics typical of commercially/medium quality material:
* Strengths: It presents a very vivid blue flash, extensive and clearly visible. The surface polish is good and enhances the adularescence reflections.
* Inclusions: Within, the typical internal fissuring lines and natural feldspar fractures (the geometric veins) are clearly visible. There is also a very small black spot (probably micro-inclusions of black tourmaline or biotite), common in this variety.
Price of Moonstones of this grade (10 ct) varies based on the transparency of the stone’s body: pieces that are completely transparent and free of internal veins (top gem grade) can exceed €50-€80, while the more opaque specimens or rich in internal fractures maintain an affordable price and are very loved for artisanal jewelry.
*Not being an expert on the subject, I leave to those who are experienced the correct assessment of whether the lot corresponds to natural mineral or synthetic*
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This gem is a natural Rainbow Moonstone (from a mineralogical point of view it is a white Labradorite variety), cut in an oval cabochon shape. The distinguishing feature of this stone is adularescence, that optical phenomenon visible in the photos that creates intense shifting blue and light-blue reflections on the surface when light hits it.
Measurements and Technical Data
Based on the measuring tools present in your photos, here is the precise technical sheet of the gem:
* Weight: 2 grams (which corresponds exactly to 10 carats).
* Length: 1.6 cm (16 millimeters).
* Width: 1.1 cm (11 millimeters).
* Thickness: 0.6 cm (6 millimeters).
* Cut: Oval cabochon (curved, polished top surface, flat base).
Quality Analysis
The stone shows characteristics typical of commercially/medium quality material:
* Strengths: It presents a very vivid blue flash, extensive and clearly visible. The surface polish is good and enhances the adularescence reflections.
* Inclusions: Within, the typical internal fissuring lines and natural feldspar fractures (the geometric veins) are clearly visible. There is also a very small black spot (probably micro-inclusions of black tourmaline or biotite), common in this variety.
Price of Moonstones of this grade (10 ct) varies based on the transparency of the stone’s body: pieces that are completely transparent and free of internal veins (top gem grade) can exceed €50-€80, while the more opaque specimens or rich in internal fractures maintain an affordable price and are very loved for artisanal jewelry.
*Not being an expert on the subject, I leave to those who are experienced the correct assessment of whether the lot corresponds to natural mineral or synthetic*
The description is AI-assisted.
Look at the image for a correct assessment
Tracked and insured shipping.
Details
Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Moonstone
Mineral form
Round Cabochon
Weight
2 g
Origin (region/city)
Spain
Country of origin
not reported
Height
1.6 cm
Width
1.1 cm
Depth
6 mm
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It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. However, using or wearing gemstones or minerals does not mean that you can treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your health care professional for information on health care issues and do not stop any medications or courses of treatment, without first consulting your health care professional. The use of gemstones or minerals as a wellness therapy is one of personal choice. While stones or crystals have been used historically to relieve or prevent symptoms, the objects sold on our website offer no guarantee of results. Therefore, Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for the effectiveness of these objects sold herein.
