Description
BELOMORITE SPHERE
This is the polished iridescent belomorite sphere. Diameter: 2.3″ (59mm). Weight – 10oz (283 grams). Origin: Russia, Karelia.
Some information about belomorite:
Belomorite (moonstone) is the trade name for iridescent plagioclase (peristerite) from granitic pegmatites of North Karelia in the White Sea region.
This ornamental stone is a variety of feldspars, predominantly oligoclase. It is especially popular due to its unique optical effect – it has a delicate bluish tint, visually reminiscent of moonlight. Characterized by softness, the color ranges from white to beige and yellowish (More information about belomorite).
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