moonstone

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M0412600 (mo͞on′stōn′)n. A variety of feldspar valued as a gem for its pearly translucence.

moonstone

(ˈmuːnˌstəʊn) n1. (Minerals) a gem variety of orthoclase or albite that is white and translucent with bluish reflections2. (Jewellery) a gem variety of orthoclase or albite that is white and translucent with bluish reflections

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(ˈmunˌstoʊn)

n. 1. a semitransparent or translucent, opalescent, pearly blue variety of adularia, used as a gem. 2. any opalescent feldspar, as certain varieties of albite, labradorite, or oligoclase, used as gems. [1625–35]

Thesaurus

Noun

moonstone - a transparent or translucent gemstone with a pearly luster; some specimens are orthoclase feldspar and others are plagioclase feldsparfeldspar, felspar - any of a group of hard crystalline minerals that consist of aluminum silicates of potassium or sodium or calcium or bariumtransparent gem - a gemstone having the property of transmitting light without serious diffusion

Translations

Mondsteinpietra di luna

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moonstone,

an orthoclase feldsparfeldspar
or felspar
, an abundant group of rock-forming minerals which constitute 60% of the earth's crust. Chemically the feldspars are silicates of aluminum, containing sodium, potassium, iron, calcium, or barium or combinations of these elements.
..... Click the link for more information. , found in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Madagascar (and formerly in the St. Gotthard district of Switzerland). In spite of its pronounced cleavage, it is widely used as a gemgem,
commonly, a mineral or organic substance, cut and polished and used as an ornament. Gems also are used as seals (items of assurance) and as talismans (good-luck charms). For birthstones, see month.
..... Click the link for more information. . The refraction of light by its thin, paired internal layers causes its milky, bluish sheen.

Moonstone

a semitransparent variety of orthoclase (adularia) and sometimes plagioclase (albite or oligoclase). Moonstone displays a bluish iridescence. It is occasionally found in pegmatites or alpine-type veins. It is used as a decorative stone for insets and small ornaments. The best moonstone with respect to quality and color is found in Sri Lanka; in the USSR it is found in the pegmatite veins of Karelia.

moonstone

[′mün‚stōn] (mineralogy) An alkali feldspar or cryptoperthite that is semitransparent to translucent and exhibits a bluish to milky-white, pearly, or opaline luster; used as a gemstone if flawless. Also known as hecatolite.

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June alternate birthstone. [Am. Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 319]See: Birthstones

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wrested by an English officer from Buddhist priests, who place a curse on all who possess it. [Br. Lit.: Collins The Moonstone in Benét, 683]See: Curse

moonstone

sacred stone; brings good fortune. [Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 97–98]See: Luck, Good

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a gem variety of orthoclase or albite that is white and translucent with bluish reflections

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noun a transparent or translucent gemstone with a pearly luster

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