Crystal Database

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Moonstone

Moonstone describes any variety of Feldspar with the ‘moonstone’ sheen. Feldspars are a group of minerals that have similar structures and are complex in groupings and mineral composition. Moonstone is a variety name for Adularia, a potassium aluminium silicate Orthoclase Feldspar, and also Sanidine. Moonstone Oligoclase is a sodium calcium aluminium silicate Feldspar.

Moonstone is characterised by an adularescence, chatoyant and schiller sheen. Moonstone is used as a gemstone in the jewellery trade, and is given many pseudo-names.

Metaphysical Properties

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Moonstone stimulates awareness of the cycle of life, the ups and downs, the ebb and flow; that nothing is permanent. Moonstone represents new beginnings and the ending of a cycle. Moonstone nurtures feminine energies, feminine cycles and emotional intuition.

Moonstone protects the traveller and brings good luck. Moonstone removes obstacles and offers guidance on ones spiritual path.

Moonstone is calming, compassionate and balancing.

Photo: Black Moonstone

Crystal Healing Uses

Moonstone assists feminine reproductive system functioning, aids fertility, eases PMS and can support during childbirth.

Moonstone can aid restful sleep.

Moonstone can be used to treat blood circulatory disorders.

Moonstone harmonises the bodies use of minerals, salts and water.

Moonstone can help to treat allergic reactions.

Colour:

white, yellow, grey, brown, green, orange, blue, colourless

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Class:

Silicate, Feldspar

Group:

Monoclinic

Formations:

prismatic and tabular crystals, massive, grainy

Localities:

Worldwide

Chemical Composition:

KAlSi₃O₈ (Orthoclase)

(Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ (Oligoclase)

Hardness:

6

Lustre:

vitreous to pearly, translucent to opaque

Cleavage:

perfect in one direction, good in another

Varieties:

Adularia, Orthoclase, Oligoclase, Sanidine

Disclaimer:

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect.  Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.