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1.5" Adularescent Anorthoclase "Moonstone" Specimen - Norway
This is a really cool, 1.5" wide, raw specimen of anorthoclase, also known as "moonstone". It was collected from Starvern in Vestfold og Telemark, Norway. The adularescent effect can be seen in spots when tilting the specimen back and forth beneath a light source.
Comes with a small acrylic display case.
Comes with a small acrylic display case.
Moonstone is a common and well-known gemstone that earned its name from its white to bluish "glowing" appearance in the light, caused by a phenomenon similar to chatoyance called adularescence. This light play is a result of albite crystals within the main orthoclase feldspar crystal lattice that form as a scale-like crystal formation. The light then reflects and scatters off of these formations, resulting in what appears to be a glow from beneath the surface of the stone. Good quality moonstone can have almost a bluish adularescence.
SPECIES
Anorthoclase
LOCATION
Starvern, Larvik, Vestfold og Telemark, Norway
SIZE
1.5 x 1.4"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#317087
