Minerals — Feldspar

Moonstone is a feldspar mineral that belongs to the group of minerals known as plagioclase. It is known for its iridescent sheen, which is caused by light scattering within microscopic layers of feldspar. The color of moonstone can range from colorless to milky white, gray, yellow, green, or pink, depending on the presence of other minerals or impurities.Moonstone has a hardness of 6-6.5 on the Mohs scale, making it relatively durable and suitable for use in jewelry. Its density ranges from 2.55 to 2.58 g/cm3. Moonstone is commonly found in metamorphic and igneous rocks and can be found in various...