Glossary
Moonstone
A variety of orthoclase feldspar that shows a bluish white glow that is called adularescence. It is usually whitish-blue, but can be colourless, yellow, orange, gray, or even reddish. Moonstone is usually cut as a cabochon.
Related theme:
- french: Pierre de Lune
- japanese: ムーンストーン
- chinese: 月长石
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