Moonstone Banded 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch Shape_Faceted It may also be called

It may also be called Rocky Butte Picture Jasper

” which means that it can appear to be different colors as it shifts in the light

Emerald and Heliodore -- and is often cut to highlight its chatoyant qualities

Moonstone is a Feldspar mineral that was used in Roman jewelry nearly 2

It displays a visual property called “pleochroism

Moonstone Banded 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch Shape_Faceted It may also be calledRainbow Moonstone is named for its moon like glow or chatoyancy, as well as a prismatic quality that differentiates it from other varieties of Moonstone. Moonstone is a Feldspar mineral that was used in Roman jewelry nearly 2,000 years ago. It has also been considered a sacred stone in India throughout its history, believed to have a special significance to those in romantic relationships.