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June birthstone
June has 3 birthstones: Pearl, Moonstone and Alexandrite. Pearl is the traditional choice; Moonstone and Alexandrite are official alternates.
The June stones
Pearl
Traditional- Color
- White to cream, with a soft luster
- Mohs hardness
- 2.5–4.5 / 10
- Everyday wear
- Soft — keep it away from hard knocks, perfume and household chemicals.
Moonstone
Alternate- Color
- Milky white with a blue sheen
- Mohs hardness
- 6–6.5 / 10
- Everyday wear
- Better suited to earrings and pendants than an everyday ring.
Alexandrite
Alternate- Color
- Changes from green in daylight to red under incandescent light
- Mohs hardness
- 8.5 / 10
- Everyday wear
- Hard enough for an everyday ring.
More about June birthdays
- Birth flower
- Rose →
- Zodiac signs
- ♊ Gemini (June 1–20), ♋ Cancer (June 21–30)
Famous people born in June
They share the pearl birthstone (or its alternates).
Marilyn MonroeLionel MessiElon MuskPrinceDonald TrumpRafael NadalGeorge OrwellAlan TuringAriana GrandeMeryl StreepMorgan FreemanMichael Phelps
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