Crystal Database

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Rainbow 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.

Rainbow Moonstone is generally white to clear and characterised by a strong bluish or light pinkish adularescent sheen.

Metaphysical Properties

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

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

Rainbow Moonstone is calming, compassionate and balancing.

Rainbow Moonstone stimulates self expression, and releases deeply held emotional blockages.

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Crystal Healing Uses

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

Rainbow Moonstone can aid restful sleep.

Rainbow Moonstone can be used to treat blood circulatory disorders.

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

Rainbow Moonstone can help to treat allergic reactions.

Colour:

white, blue, colourless, pink

Photo: Rainbow Moonstone

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.