Moonstone
Moonstone, also known as Hecatolite, is an aluminium, potassium, sodium, silicate (alkali), feldspar mineral, and variety of Orthoclase (with Albite inclusions). This is a stone strongly connected to the moon and is associated with new beginnings and encourages peace and harmony.
Chakras - Crown & Third Eye
Activates - Nourishing and Rejuvenation, Joy, Psychic Abilities, Dreams, Love & Relationships, Intuition, Empathy, Insight, Gentle Self-Expression, Self- Healing, Generosity, Self-Discovery, Emotional Understanding, Inner Peace, Peace of Mind, Creativity, Calming and Patience, Fertility and Pregnancy
Healing Physical - Soothes the emotions and the digestive system. eliminates toxins fluid retention and aids in degenerative conditions of eyes, hair, skin, liver and pancreas. Can also help with insomnia and has been used to help reduce/stop sleep walking.
Planets – Moon
Zodiacs – Cancer, Libra & Scorpio
Elements – Water & Wind
Colours – Transparent to translucent colourless to white
Numerical Vibration - 4
Appearance – Milky, translucent and can be found in all sizes.
Rarity – Rare with fine Moonstones becoming even rarer.
Source – Sri Lanka and Myanmar (formerly Burma), India, Brazil, Madagascar, Australia and the United States.
Mines of historical interest are found in the Adula Mountains of Switzerland.
Hardness – 6
Chemical Composition – (K, Na)(AlSi3O8)
Family - Feldspar