Natural Moonstone · 11.583 ct · Cushion Cabochon · Rainbow Adularescence

$88.63

Natural Rainbow Moonstone weighing 11.583 ct, cut as a cushion cabochon and measuring 13.1 × 11.2 × 7.7 mm. The stone displays a milky translucent body with strong rainbow adularescence, revealing shifting blue, green, yellow and warm orange flashes under directional light. Natural feldspar layering, fine veils and minor internal fractures contribute to its distinctive optical character. Untreated.

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NGB Reference: NGB-000060 SKU: CA-MOON024RB-002-165 Category: Brand:
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This natural Moonstone is an impressive 11.583 carat cushion-shaped cabochon displaying a strong and highly attractive rainbow adularescence across its milky white body. Under directional light, the gemstone reveals shifting flashes of blue, green, yellow and warm orange tones that move across the surface as the viewing angle changes.

Measuring approximately 13.1 × 11.2 × 7.7 mm, the stone has a substantial presence and a generous cabochon depth, allowing the internal optical effect to develop with strong visual impact. Its softly rounded cushion outline gives the gemstone a balanced and elegant appearance, making it particularly suitable for a statement ring, pendant or bespoke jewellery design.

The body colour ranges from milky white to softly translucent, with natural internal structure visible beneath the polished surface. The stone shows internal veils, layered feldspar features and subtle variations in transparency that contribute directly to its characteristic adularescence.

Its most distinctive feature is the multicoloured optical display. Depending on the angle and intensity of the light, the sheen shifts between predominantly blue and green areas with additional yellow, peach and orange reflections. This rainbow effect gives the stone considerably more visual complexity than Moonstones displaying only a single blue sheen.

The cabochon has been polished to enhance both the smooth surface lustre and the internal optical response. The natural internal structure remains visible, preserving the individual character of the gemstone.

No indications of treatment are observed. The stone is a natural, untreated Moonstone, with its colour, internal characteristics and rainbow adularescence resulting from its natural feldspar structure.

Overall Score: 87.0/100

NGB Grade: Very Good

Quality Evaluation

Color19.0/20
Overall Appeal16.0/20
Phenomenon19.0/20
Natural Characteristics15.0/20
Shape, Symmetry & Polish18.0/20

Evaluation Notes

An very good natural Moonstone with a substantial 11.583 ct weight and an attractive cushion cabochon form. The stone displays strong rainbow adularescence, with shifting blue, green, yellow and warm orange flashes that become especially vivid under directional light. Its milky translucent body and natural internal feldspar structure add depth to the optical effect, while fine veils, minor fractures and variations in transparency remain consistent with natural Moonstone. The combination of size, optical performance, pleasing polish and distinctive multicoloured sheen gives this specimen strong visual and collector appeal.

Species

Feldspar

Gemstone Variety

Moonstone

Color

Multicolor

Shape

Cushion

Cut

Cabochon

Treatment

Unheated, Untreated

Transparency

Transparent

Optical Phenomenon

Adularescence

Gemological Properties

Carat Weight11.583 ct
Dimensions13.1 × 11.2 × 7.7 mm
TransparencyTransparent
ClarityI
Refractive Index1.520–1.525
Specific Gravity2.56–2.59
Hardness6 Mohs Mohs
Birefringence0.005–0.006
Crystal SystemMonoclinic
LusterVitreous to Pearly
Color Descriptionmilky white with rainbow adularescence
Transparency NotesTranslucent, with a milky body and visible internal feldspar structure that supports the stone’s strong rainbow adularescence.
Natural CharacteristicsNatural internal feldspar layering, milky translucent zones, fine veils, subtle internal fractures and small reflective planes, with minor variations in transparency and body colour. These natural structural features contribute to the strong rainbow adularescence and shifting blue, green, yellow and warm orange optical flashes visible under directional light.

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