Mineral Variety
Feldspar (Orthoclase / Albite)
Hardness (Mohs)
6.0 - 6.5 Mohs Scale
Refractive Index
1.518 - 1.526
Primary Source
Meetiyagoda (Sri Lanka), India, Myanmar
History & Heritage
Renowned for its remarkable adularescence—the billowing blue shimmer that floats across the gemstone when moved. Sri Lanka's Meetiyagoda mines produce the world's finest semi-transparent moonstones with deep blue sheen. It is a symbol of inner wisdom, new beginnings, and protection during journeys.
Sri Lanka’s geological composition is unique, containing some of the oldest pre-Cambrian rocks on earth. Over millions of years of metamorphic growth under extreme pressure and temperature, these premium gemstone crystals were formed, washed down from mountain heights into the valleys where they are ethically hand-mined today.
Quality & Valuation
- Color Purity: The primary value driver. Vivid, highly saturated tones with minimal grey or brown hues are the most prized.
- Clarity: High transparency and brilliance. Minimal visible inclusions ensure the maximum light play and adularescence.
- Ethical Sourcing: Every piece shown is verified to be extracted via sustainable, low-impact local mining operations in Sri Lanka.
- Certification: All high-value items come accompanied by official certificates from globally recognized gem testing laboratories.
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