Round 6mm Moonstone Cabochon Stone, Sold By Each | 66891

This round AA-grade white moonstone cabochon presents an ethereally transparent, watery milk-white color and the signature adularescence moonstone is known for. Consider setting this stone with a dark or black underlay, or in a highly oxidized setting; a dark background will effectively bring out its glow.

Moonstone is a member of the feldspar-group mineral orthoclase and features an iridescent sheen called "adularescence." Some believe that, to be correctly called moonstone, the makeup of a given stone is less crucial than the presence of the characteristic adularescence. In true moonstone, however, this characteristic is due to the presence of albite inclusions within the stone and the reflection of light from the crystalline structure. Ancient Romans believed moonstone to be rays of moonlight transformed into a solid form.

Stone size: 6.0mm 
Stone shape: Round 
Material: Moonstone 
Stone type: Natural 
Color: Milky white 
Grade: AA 
Mohs hardness: 6–6.5 
Refractive index: 1.518–1.526 
Specific gravity: 2.55–2.76 
Treatment: None (N) 
Cutting center: India 

please note:
• Care: Clean with warm, soapy water; never clean using steam or ultrasonics.
• This stone is suitable for firing in place in silver PMC3 using the schedule with the lowest-temperature settings.

Caring For Your Cabs
Learn how to provide the proper care for all of your cabochons--you will extend their life and luster for years to come. Share with customers, too, how to continue caring for their stone after the sale to keep them strong and looking beautiful.

Step 1 Clean stones with hot, soapy water.
Step 2 Dry stones thoroughly with a soft towel.
Step 3 Some stones can be safely cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaner, other cannot. Some of the gemstones that are not suitable for ultrasonic cleaning are amber, coral, lapis, opal, pearl and turquoise.
Step 4 Rub gemstones with a smooth, soft cloth to
remove fingerprints and environmental contaminants, keeping them bright and shining.
Step 5 Store stones away from intense heat
and light.

How To Set Cameos and Cabochons
Here's a tip on how to set flat-backed stones such as cabochons and cameos. When setting these stones, it’s important to keep the gem level as you set the stone.

1 The bottom of the stone will sit in flat bezel or ledge; make sure that the setting is clean of debris and is perfectly flat and level.
2 Watch the stone as you adjust the prongs or bezel in case the moving metal should shift the stone.
3 Correct any problems right away.

^