| Pronunciation: | | 'moon`stown
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[n] a transparent or translucent gemstone with a pearly luster; some specimens are orthoclase feldspar and others are plagioclase feldspar |
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MOONSTONE is a 9 letter word that starts with M. |
| | See Also: | | feldspar, felspar, transparent gem |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Moon"stone`\, n. (Min.)
A nearly pellucid variety of feldspar, showing pearly or
opaline reflections from within. It is used as a gem. The
best specimens come from Ceylon.
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