Lot 10pcs Natural Moonstone Cabochons 5mm Round Cut 6.11ct

Ten round moonstone cabochons with milky white to pale blue-grey bodies and strong adularescence throughout. Most stones display a clear blue flash - centred or slightly off-centre - against the white base. The standout piece has an unusually deep, midnight-blue glow that fills nearly the full face, a saturation level more associated with fine labradorite than typical moonstone. One stone at the edge shows more prominent cleavage banding and a greyer, more diffuse sheen.

A lot with good overall adularescence and one genuinely exceptional blue piece. The milky white body gives each stone good contrast for the glow - they photograph well and suit silver settings where the white-blue combination works. India is the primary commercial source for round cabochon moonstone. Natural moonstone, loose lot, June birthstone.

• Stone type: Natural moonstone (feldspar)
• Origin: India
• Treatment: Untreated
• Cut: Round cabochon
• Size: 4.7-5mm (each)
• Total weight: 6.11ct (10 pieces)

Natural moonstone, untreated - sold as a lot of 10 stones.