Moonstone 10mm Round 15-16 InchRainbow Moonstone is named for its moon like glow or chatoyancy, as well as a prismatic quality that differentiates it from other varieties of Moonstone. Moonstone is a Feldspar mineral that was used in Roman jewelry nearly 2,000 years ago. It has also been considered a sacred stone in India throughout its history, believed to have a special significance to those in romantic relationships.

tans and golden tones that occur naturally within the stone

creating a unique "marbled" look

Preservation is enabled by a lack of oxygen

orange and rust are due to traces of hematite within the stone

it lightens because of further weathering and becomes Malachite

Iron gives them blue

It is typically white or light gray with gray

The name derives from the Greek word for “not intoxicated” and was once believed to prevent drunkenness and overindulgence

Nangka is the name commonly used in the Philippines for the Jackfruit Tree

Its name is taken from the Greek word “rhyax

while today it is primarily mined in Africa

often found with white