How to Care for a Moonstone Bracelet

Moonstone is a potassium aluminum silicate feldspar gemstone celebrated for its blue or white iridescent light effect, called adularescence. Rated 6.0 to 6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, Moonstone requires gentle handling to prevent surface scratches and optical dulling.

Protecting Moonstone from physical scratches

While Moonstone is durable enough for daily jewelry wear, it is softer than quartz gems (Mohs 7).

• Avoid storing Moonstone bracelets alongside harder gemstones like Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Clear Quartz, or Tiger Eye.
• Remove Moonstone bracelets before doing heavy housework, gardening, or weightlifting to avoid impact cracks along natural internal cleavage planes.

Gentle cleaning procedure

To remove skin sebum and surface dust without damaging the gemstone polish:

1. Dip a clean microfiber or soft cotton cloth into lukewarm water mixed with 1 drop of mild pH-neutral soap. 2. Wring out excess liquid until the cloth is slightly damp. 3. Gently wipe each Moonstone bead individually without stretching the internal elastic cord. 4. Dry immediately with a lint-free towel and air-dry flat on a soft cloth.

Never use ultrasonic jewelry cleaners, steam cleaners, bleach, ammonia, or vinegar. Harsh chemicals erode the delicate microscopic feldspar layers responsible for blue adularescence light scattering.

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