How To Remove Scratches From Moonstone: A Quick Guide

Scratches can appear on practically any mineral. But they will appear very rarely on one stone and more often on another. What does it depend on? It's quite simple. The vulnerability of a mineral to different types of damage depends on its hardness.

There is a universal scale for determining the hardness of stones. German mineralogist Friedrich Mohs developed it in 1811. The scale has 10 hardness values, from the softest (talc, 1) to the hardest (diamond, 10). If the mineral understudy scratches a reference mineral from the scale, its hardness is higher on the scale; if it scratches a reference mineral, its hardness is lower.

Speaking about moonstone, it is worth noting that its hardness is 6 to 6.5. The value is average, which means that the mineral is more susceptible to various hard objects.

Moonstone can be scratched or cracked, for example, from a blow. It can be scratched by a harder mineral. This is often the case when jewelry and stones are in the same box or when they are placed in the same bag. A stone may be scratched particularly badly by a harder mineral such as garnet or diamond. Minerals are also more vulnerable to damage if they are in a ring since the hands are in daily contact with many surfaces. 

HOW TO REMOVE SCRATCHES FROM MOONSTONE?

It is not possible to get rid of scratches on a moonstone at home, as there is a great risk of damaging the stone. The only true solution is to take it to a stone-cutter where they can polish your moonstone.

MOONSTONE POLISHING

Polishing is the process of removing scratches from a stone. A specific polishing process is used for each stone. For example, one technique will be used for opal, but an entirely different one will be used for garnet. This is due to the hardness of the stone and its reaction to polishing.

Polishing can remove only superficial scratches from a stone. In any case, the degree of damage will be defined by the jeweler and the cutter.

Moreover, there are cases where the stone is so badly damaged that it is easier to replace it than to polish it. In this case, it is a good idea to buy another stone. 

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HOW TO PROTECT MOONSTONE FROM DAMAGE?

Moonstone, like any other mineral, requires precautions and care. There are a few important rules that you must know to preserve the mineral:

1. Always keep your Moonstone jewelry in a separate pouch or box. The most important thing is to keep the stone away from other stones.

2. It is important to remove your jewelry before doing sports, cleaning, washing dishes, and other household activities.

3. Do not brush the stone with a hard brush, which can damage the stone.

4. It is important not to try to polish the stone at home. Only an experienced craftsman in a specialized workshop may do this. 

If you follow these four simple rules, you will avoid damaging your moonstone.

The delicacy and beauty of moonstone make up for its low hardness. Knowing the polishing and care of your favorite moonstone will give you many years of enjoyment.  Read our Blog post   Moonstone Meaning by Color - White, Silver, Blue, Peach, and More

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