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2.12 Ct. Blue Flash Cabochon Adularescence Moonstone from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Nov 10
Item ID: | K20979 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 9.13 Width: 9.17 Height: 3.55 |
Weight: | 2.12 Ct. |
Color: help | Blue Flash |
Color intensity: help | Light |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Round |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Cutting style: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $94 |
This transparent 2.12 carat round blue flash moonstone is presented as a cabochon, with precise dimensions of 9.13 x 9.17 x 3.55 mm, a carefully centered apex and an even dome profile engineered to optimize optical performance. The cutting style prioritizes a balanced dome height to maximize adularescence while maintaining structural integrity, the polish is graded excellent to minimize surface scattering and enhance internal sheen, the clarity is evaluated as very slightly included at eye level which permits clean transmission of light without compromising durability, the body color registers as light in intensity yet the adularescent flash is highly saturated, there is no enhancement, and the material is sourced from Madagascar. The lapidary technique employed focuses on symmetrical outline, uniform girdle thickness and a convex curvature that directs incident light into the stone for constructive interference, resulting in a consistent floating glow when the gem is tilted or moved.
The adularescence in this specimen is a striking blue flash that appears to move across or beneath the gemstone surface, produced by the lamellar intergrowths of feldspar that create thin alternating layers causing light interference. As the stone is rotated, the shimmer behaves as a soft, floating veil, detaching visually from the surface and traversing the dome in a clean, coherent band of color, the effect is tactile to the eye rather than purely surface reflection, and the visual depth gives the impression of light originating from within the stone. The combination of a moderate dome height and excellent polish enhances the coherence of the blue flash, while the very slightly included clarity allows for minimal internal character without disrupting the fluid motion of the sheen. The resulting visual is a rich, bold adularescence set against a light body tone, a contrast that reads as refined intensity and compositional control.
For the discerning buyer who understands facets of optical phenomena and craftsmanship, this moonstone from The Natural Gemstone Company offers both technical provenance and wearable drama. Its natural, unenhanced state and Madagascar origin speak to authenticity, and the cutting and finishing choices make the adularescent blue flash a dominant feature when set. Recommended settings include open backed or low bezel designs that allow light ingress and preserve the three dimensional motion of the sheen, when worn the stone projects a sense of personal power and distinction that is as much about optical engineering as it is about aesthetic presence. Contact The Natural Gemstone Company for certification details, viewing options and bespoke settings that will showcase this specimen to its fullest potential.
























