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Moonstone
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Moonstone Information

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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
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

6-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly

Pleochroism

-

Dispersion

0.01
Rank: 63 (Overall)
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Transparent to translucent

Refractive Index

1.518-1.527
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-

Crystal System

monoclinic

Birefringence

0.006-0.007
0 0.296
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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

Moonstone Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Moonstone Benefits have been well identified and tested. Some prominent healing properties of this gemstone are Emotional healing. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Moonstone information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Moonstone is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Moonstone such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Moonstone details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka and India.
  • Color: Common colors observed are White, Green, Brownish.
  • Chemical Formula: Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8.
  • Powers: Love.