Labradorite vs. Grey Moonstone

On Wed, 23 Feb 2005 06:32:05 GMT, "Empress Beads"
wrote:

How can you tell the difference between Labordorite and grey moonstone?
They don't appear to be the same. Are they? Is there a better place to
ask?

According to the International Colored Gemstone Association, only the
"adularia" variety of feldspar is moonstone. However, I've seen many
varieties of feldspar, including labradorite, called "moonstone."

I have received two different grey stones and I want to identify them
correctly. I could ask my supplier however they are slow to respond. I
thought this might be a little faster.

Thanks
Amy
http://www.empressbeads.com


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Al Balmer
Balmer Consulting

Empress Beads wrote:
How can you tell the difference between Labordorite and grey moonstone?
They don't appear to be the same. Are they? Is there a better place to
ask?

I have received two different grey stones and I want to identify them
correctly. I could ask my supplier however they are slow to respond. I
thought this might be a little faster.

Thanks
Amy
http://www.empressbeads.com


I have some grey moonstone, both polished and unpolished, and 35 or 40
pounds of labradorite, also both polished and unpolished, on hand and
from what I can see is if what you have is truly grey it is not labradorite.

Lamedeer wrote:
Empress Beads wrote:

How can you tell the difference between Labordorite and grey moonstone?
They don't appear to be the same. Are they? Is there a better place to
ask?

I have received two different grey stones and I want to identify them
correctly. I could ask my supplier however they are slow to respond. I
thought this might be a little faster.

Thanks
Amy
http://www.empressbeads.com



I have some grey moonstone, both polished and unpolished, and 35 or 40
pounds of labradorite, also both polished and unpolished, on hand and
from what I can see is if what you have is truly grey it is not labradorite.
Lab (In my experience) has striations and a breathtaking burst of
colors, purple, reddish, green. SOrt of irridescent.

"Empress Beads" wrote in message
...
How can you tell the difference between Labordorite and grey moonstone?
They don't appear to be the same. Are they? Is there a better place to
ask?

I have received two different grey stones and I want to identify them
correctly. I could ask my supplier however they are slow to respond. I
thought this might be a little faster.

Thanks
Amy
http://www.empressbeads.com



A quick search and found this link, it might help:

http://www.nexxdesign.com/stones/feldspar.htm

There is a very big difference between the two Feldspars you're talking
about in appearance. Maybe if you could post a link to your website with
pictures of the two we might be able to help you a little more.

I forgot to post the link. Thanks for reminding me.

http://www.empressbeads.com/test.htm

Here are the pictures with descriptions of what I think they are.

Any additional help is greatly apprecitated.

Thanks
Amy
http://www.empressbeads.com
"oh_golliee" wrote in message
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"Empress Beads" wrote in message
...
How can you tell the difference between Labordorite and grey moonstone?
They don't appear to be the same. Are they? Is there a better place to
ask?

I have received two different grey stones and I want to identify them
correctly. I could ask my supplier however they are slow to respond. I
thought this might be a little faster.

Thanks
Amy
http://www.empressbeads.com



A quick search and found this link, it might help:

http://www.nexxdesign.com/stones/feldspar.htm

There is a very big difference between the two Feldspars you're talking
about in appearance. Maybe if you could post a link to your website with
pictures of the two we might be able to help you a little more.