This could be mistaken for a yellow sapphire or a topaz. The way to tell the difference is to observe the stone tilting the stone by aligning your line of sight horizontal to the table. A blue sheen appears and you recognize it as the "unmistakable" sign of a moonstone's adularescence. Test your skills and on your friends. Nice study or teaching stone!
LA/Dec 26,2015
Gemstone: Moonstone
Birthstone/ Zodiac Stone:Moonstone is a birthstone of June.
Physical description:Moonstone comes from two feldspar species, Orthoclase and Albite, which are layered within the stone. When light strikes these laters, it scatters in an effect called adularescence, which creates its moonlike appearance.
Symbolic description: Moonstone has a strong connection with the moon and is an excellent stone to carry when travelling, especially on overnight journeys.
Origin:Moonstone can be found in Armenia, Australia, Mexico, Madagascar, Myanmar, Norway, Poland, India, Sri Lanka and the USA.
Purpose: Moonstone is soft and elegant in appearance and can be worn with any attire. It has been known to adorn furnishings and ornaments.