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1.40 Ct. Moonstone from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Mar 1
Item ID: | K19704 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 7.37 Width: 6.09 Height: 5.17 |
Weight: | 1.40 Ct. |
Color: help | White |
Color intensity: help | Near Colorless |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Cushion |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $143 |
This listing presents one semi transparent white moonstone weighing 1.40 carats, professionally cut into a cushion shape with precise dimensions of 7.37 by 6.09 by 5.17 mm. The gem has been fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut to optimize light return while preserving the stone body, and it exhibits a near colorless body color with subtle internal adularescence characteristic of high quality moonstone material. Clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, indicating minimal natural features that do not detract from overall appearance, and the surface shows an excellent polish. There has been no enhancement to the material, and the stone is sourced from Madagascar, a well regarded locality for fine feldspar specimens. The Natural Gemstone Company provides this gem with full disclosure of its natural origin, unenhanced condition, and laboratory appropriate descriptors to assist in appraisal and setting decisions.
On the Mohs hardness scale this moonstone falls in the 6.0 to 6.5 range, which has practical implications for wear and care. Compared to corundum at 9 and quartz at 7, this moonstone is softer and more susceptible to abrasion and surface wear under everyday contact, and it is significantly less hard than diamond at 10. For durability considerations this hardness profile makes the gem well suited to earrings, pendants, and brooches where impact and abrasion are minimal, or to ring use when set in a protective bezel or raised setting with careful daily handling. Routine care should include avoiding ultrasonic and steam cleaning, protecting the gem from sharp blows and harsh chemicals, and cleaning with mild soapy water and a soft cloth. The combination of a precise mixed brilliant cut, near colorless tone, and an absence of enhancements makes this cushion white moonstone from Madagascar a refined and natural choice for collectors and designers seeking an attractive translucent feldspar with classic lunar optical character, presented by The Natural Gemstone Company.
