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Moonstone
Moonstone
Moonstone

Moonstone

Colored Moonstone tumbled

A species of Microcline

Moonstone is a popular commercial name for any Moonstone that features a color other than white. Moonstone comes in several colors and it's prized for the "unearthly" shine particularly emphasized in cabochon cuts. Its multicolored variety, also known as Rainbow Moonstone, is made from the material mined in Sri Lanka and Southern India.

General Info About Moonstone

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Physical Properties of Moonstone

Streak
White
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Chemical Properties of Moonstone

Formula
K(AlSi3O8)
Elements listed
Al, K, O, Si

Optical Properties of Moonstone

Refractive Index
1.514-1.539
Birefringence
0.008-0.010
Pleochroism
Weak
Optical Character
Biaxial negative

Characteristics of Moonstone

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Healing Properties of Moonstone

Moonstone is believed to release a person's creativity and help improve their self-esteem. It is used to align the chakras and enhance the thought process. Many believe it improves clarity, decreases stress, and brings about a calm emotional state while helping to alleviate aches and pains associated with emotional distress.

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