Blue Moon Quartz Round Faceted Gemstone

This round blue moon quartz presents a light, transparent color that comes from blue inclusions in the gemstone. The subtle, almost watercolor blue enhances a variety of designs—especially those made with white metal. the gemstone is attractive used with other pale, transparent colors or makes a striking contrast when paired with deeper-blue or complementary-color gemstones. One of the most common minerals, quartz comes in many varieties and colors. The two main categories are macrocrystalline—which are usually transparent, and crystals are visible—and cryptocrystalline, which appear translucent or opaque. The many varieties of quartz each offer distinct characteristics and, according to folklore, their own powers and purposes. Round-cut gemstones are highly popular and the most commonly available. Rio round gemstones are calibrated for size and hand inspected to ensure maximum attractiveness.

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Gemstone type: Quartz
Stone shape: Round
Stone size: 6mm, 8mm
Stone type: Natural
Color: Pale Blue
Enhancement: Heat-treated (H)
Mohs hardness: 7
Refractive index: 1.554–1.563
Specific gravity: 2.64
Brand: AGTA
Mineral source: BRAZIL
Cutting center: Thailand