유백색이나 청색의 은은한 광택을 내는 준보석용 광물인 월장석.
A pearly white or bluish semiprecious gemstone, typically a variety of alkali feldspar, known for its opalescent luster.
예문:
"The moonstone in her ring shimmered with a soft blue light."
"Moonstone is the traditional birthstone for those born in June."
"Ancient Romans believed that moonstones were formed from frozen rays of moonlight."
빙장석이나 일장석 등을 통틀어 이르는 말.
A collective term for various types of feldspar, such as adularia or albite, that exhibit a pearly or opalescent schiller.
예문:
"Geologists categorize several varieties of alkali feldspar under the name moonstone."
"The unique optical effect of moonstone is caused by light scattering between microscopic layers."