Moonstone Crystal / Stone Meaning, Properties & Benefits

Physical Properties of Moonstone Stone / Crystal
Chemical Formula:	Plagioclase Feldspars variety: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar variety: KAlSi3O8
Chemical Composition:
Crystal System:	some Triclinic and others Monoclinic
Lustre:	Pearly
Transparency:	Transparent to translucent
Colour:	White, Colorless, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Pink, Purple, Gray
Streak:	white
Hardness:	6 - 6.5 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Cleavage:	2,1 - basal ; 2,1 - prismatic ; 3,1 - pinacoidal
Fracture:	uneven to conchoidal
Density:	2.55 - 2.58
Refractive Index:	1.518 - 1.526

Properties of Moonstone Stone / Crystal

This stone are milky and translucent which is believed to have strong connection with the moon. It is a very calming stone which helps a lot in soothing the emotions. This stone is considered to be especially meant for woman as it helps to enhance their femininity and makes them more gentle, receptive and intuitive. It helps to reduce the PMT in women and also helps to reduce all the problems related to menopause by slowing down the hormonal changes. This stone is also known as water opal, fish eye and wolf's eye. During the waxing of the moon it was used for love charms and during the waning time it was used to foretell the future.

Moonstone Stone Healing Properties

This stone has special healing properties especially for women. It assists women in issues related to menopause and child birth. It helps to unblock the lymphatic system which in turn can heal and balance the stomach, pancreas and pituitary gland. It also helps to reduce swelling and excess body fluid. If you place it under a pillow it will give you peaceful sleep and also helps to cure insomnia as well as amethyst.

Moonstone Special Properties, Uses & Benefits

This is a very special stone which has many uses. Sometimes it is used as a stand in for pearl when pearl is not available. It also helps to improve your psychic abilities and spiritual awareness. It helps you to control your emotional issues and dissolve your emotional problems. It is the birthstone for people born in the month of June.

Moonstone Found in Countries / Locations of World

Moonstone gemstones / crystals are found in some of the countries of world are: Australia, Austria, China, Finland, India, Japan, Mexico, Myanmar, Norway, Poland, Sri Lanka, USA