Knowing What Moonstone Is, The Most Valuable Permata Stone In The World

Illustration of moonstone (Pixabay / josahalyssamoreno).

YOGYAKARTA What is moonstone? Moonstone or moonstone is the most attractive first stone. This stone is sought after a lot because of its beauty and philosophical meaning.

The moonstone has a soft white color, at first glance it looks like a pearl. The moonstone can emit sparkling soft light as if it reflects the light of the moon.

Based on information compiled by VOI, the moonstone is included in the category of natural gemstones formed from natural processes.

Quoted from the International Gem Society page, the moonstone is a gemstone that is valued worldwide. The beauty of this rock comes from a unique optical phenomenon called adilarescence, where the blue or butih kilai moves on the surface of the rock when exposed to light.

The appeal of moonstone is not just its enchanting appearance, moonstone is also known as a symbol of resilience and inner strength.

Total Hall, a crystal expert, said in his book The Crystal Bible that moonstone can bring emotional balance, especially when someone is in a difficult situation.

According to Hall, moonstone can relieve stress and provide calm when life is full of pressure, giving users the resilience to face life's challenges.

In Greek mythology, these gemstones are considered to store lunar energy, which affects feelings and life decisions. The ancient Greek people believed that moonstone could provide protection and direct a person towards inner wisdom.

Geologist Robert S. Cahn in his book The Mineralogy of Moonstone said the feldspar mineral structure on the moonstone creates a unique light effect and makes it one of the most searched stones. This effect makes the moonstone highly appreciated, both in terms of beauty and in terms of the meaning of philosophy.

On the market, moonston is sold at a price that varies widely, depending on the quality and size of the gemstone. In general, here are the estimates of the moonstone price that can be used as a reference:

If you are looking for a moonstone of good quality but not too rare, the price per carat is usually priced at around 10-50 US dollars (around Rp. 150,000 to Rp. 750 thousand).

It is different with high-qualits moonstones that have more striking kilai. The price ranges from 50-200 US dollars (around Rp. 750 thousand to Rp. 3 million) per carat. High-quality Moonstones usually have a very prominent adularescence.

For rare moonstones, such as those with bright blue with sharp light effects, the price is quite fantastic, ranging from 300-1000 US dollars per carat (around Rp. 4.5 million to Rp. 15 million) per carat.

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