Rocktober / Rainbow Moonstone

 

Let’s talk Rainbow Moonstone! This beauty belongs to the feldspars and has a density of 6-6,5 on the Mohs scale. The stone can be recognised by its semi-clear white appearance and (surprise, surprise 😜) rainbow-ish reflection. This beautiful rainbow glare is officially called labradorescence. The name might be deceiving as this gemstone isn’t a moonstone; Rainbow moonstone is actually labradorite! This white-coloured variation of labradorite has become so popular with time that it was officially assigned the name Rainbow Moonstone.