White moonstone is the classic variety, and when it's good, it's magic. A clean, translucent white body with a blue sheen floating across the surface. The effect is called adularescence, and it's one of the most mesmerizing optical phenomena in the gemstone world. Sri Lanka produces the finest white moonstones, period. That's where we source ours, directly from partner mines. No middlemen. What separates an average white moonstone from an exceptional one? The strength and color of the sheen. The best show a vivid blue flash against a perfectly clean, milky body. Avoid stones with visible cracks or cloudiness. See our selection below.
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Submit a requestWhite moonstone captivates with adularescence, a soft, billowing glow of blue-white light that floats beneath the surface, shifting with every movement. Our collection of 3 Sri Lankan white moonstones showcases this mesmerizing optical effect at its finest.
Moonstone belongs to the feldspar family. The phenomenon occurs when alternating layers of orthoclase and albite scatter light internally. The finest display a sharp, centered blue sheen against a translucent white body.
Sri Lanka has been the world's premier source for centuries. The island's unique geology produces stones with exceptional transparency and pronounced blue adularescence.
Hardness 6-6.5 Mohs. Best suited for pendants, earrings, and protective ring settings. Cabochon cuts best display the adularescence. Popular as a bridal alternative to diamonds.
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