How do I identify Rainbow Moonstone?

Rainbow Moonstone can be identified by its hardness of 6 - 6.5 on the Mohs scale, White color, Pearly, Vitreous luster, Triclinic crystal system. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Rainbow Moonstone?

Rainbow Moonstone typically appears in White, blue, iridescent. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Rainbow Moonstone?

Rainbow Moonstone has a hardness of 6 - 6.5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

Rainbow Moonstone

A variety of Labradorite

Precious GemstoneUncommon

What is Rainbow Moonstone?

A variety of labradorite, rainbow Moonstone is generally a translucent stone that exhibits rainbow colors when seen in natural light. This stone has been used since ancient times — Romans and Greeks associated this stone with their lunar gods. Today, it's cut into beads and cabochons and used with jewelry.

Optical Properties

Refractive Index: 1.554-1.573
Birefringence: 0.007-0.011
Pleochroism: Red stones from the Congo - weak; Green stones - distinct: greenish yellow to bluish green
Optical Character: Biaxial positive
Dispersion: 0.012

Discover Values

Rarity

3.9out of 5.0

78%

Popularity

4.1out of 5.0

82%

Beauty

4.2out of 5.0

84%

Cultural Value

3.8out of 5.0

76%

Collection Value

4.2out of 5.0

84%

Rainbow Moonstone Market Value Calculator

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