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Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, India

Color
White, Green, Brownish

Streak
White

For which Rashi?
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio

Planet
-

Element of Planets
Water

Energy
-

How to Wear?

Finger
-

Ring Metal
-

Deities
Diana

Not to wear with
-

Powers
Love

Birthstone

Planetary
Cancer

Talisman
-

Physical Properties

Tenacity
-

Solubility
-

Durability
-

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8

Optical Properties

Luster
Pearly

Pleochroism
-

Dispersion
0.01 63

Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent

Refractive Index
1.518-1.527

Optic Character
-

Crystal System
monoclinic

Birefringence
0.006-0.007

Clarity
Transparent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus

Cardiovascular
Supports heart health

Respiratory
Good

Reproductive
Supports reproductive health

Digestive
-

Psychology
Emotional Balance

Healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated
Feminine Energy

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Moonstone Effects

Moonstones are known since centuries for their mystic powers in healing the physical and mental illnesses. Moonstone is one among those astrological gemstones and has some amazing healing powers. Are you curious to know what are the Moonstone effects on your personality? Astrologically, significant Moonstone Benefits can be reaped, when Moonstone stone is worn daily by a Cancer, Libra and Scorpio individual. Since this stone is believed to influence the impact of 's powers, the individual wearing it can overcome all the ill effects of this planet and achieve a state of optimal health and well being.

Semi Precious Gemstones

Moonstone Specifications

Moonstone Specifications include its chemical, physical and optical properties of natural gemstones. These are displayed through measurements of light dispersion, hardness, density or specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, tenacity, refractive index and luster. These properties vary depending on the type of natural gemstone. Here, to give you a basic insight about Moonstone, we provide you with a few prominent Moonstone facts.

The gem is commonly found in Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka and India.Chemical formula is majorly responsible in contributing the Physical Properties of Moonstone. It is mainly composed of Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8. The gem is observed to have positive results when worn by individuals of Cancer, Libra and Scorpio.

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