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Moonstone for Jewelry: A Technical Guide for Jewelers and Brands

Moonstone for Jewelry: A Technical Guide for Jewelers and Brands

Moonstone is a feldspar (orthoclase and albite) with a Mohs hardness of 6–6.5 and perfect cleavage, which is why it is almost always cut as a cabochon and set in closed bezels. This guide brings together technical data, quality criteria, differences from labradorite and workshop guidance for jewelers, workshops and jewelry brands. Moonstone technical data […]