Moonstone

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Moonstone is made up of a variety of the mineral called feldspar which is a group of minerals that make up about sixty per cent of the earth's crust. Moonstone can be cut and used as a gem. It is the birthstone of June. Moonstone is a non-renewable resource. Moonstone is used in many kinds of jewelry. Sri Lanka is one of several parts of the world where moonstone can be found and producess the best quality of moonstone. Moonstone is classified as //orthoclase//, meaning it forms around volcanic and hydrothermal deposits in the earth. Moonstone are not so great looking when they are found rough. that is why there is a very skilled stone cutter that has to cut the stone so that the great colors can escape. Moonstones are mostly cut in the shape of a tear drop, circle, or oval. All moonstones have a bluish to white color even though the base color can be clear, white, yellow, orange, or gray. Moonstones must be handled with caution because they are very soft and brittle. If not handled properly the moonstone can be scratched or broken. Moonstone can also be found in two states in North America, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. I feel that moonstone is a very beautiful and indescribable mineral.

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