MOONSTONE
“Rainbow moonstone” is a trade name for a white variety of labradorite that displays multicoloured sheen glowing adularescence. A floating light effect that moves across the stone when viewed from different angles.
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MOONSTONE
At a glance
Birthstone: June
Colour: White with rainbow flashes
Clarity: Translucent with colour
Mineral: Feldspar (labradorite)
Hardness: 6–6.5
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Buyer’s Guide
The most desirable rainbow moonstones show strong, blue-dominant flashes and a clean, transparent-to-translucent body.Stones with vivid, centered adularescence command higher value.Internal inclusions are normal, but excessive cloudiness can reduce brightness.
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Durability
With a hardness of 6–6.5, rainbow moonstone should be worn with care to avoid scratches and surface wear.
Protective settings are recommended for rings, while pendants and earrings offer safer long-term wear.
Avoid ultrasonic cleaners and harsh impacts.
