Geological Profile
Mineral Group: Feldspar
Chemical Formula: (K,Na)(AlSi₃O₈)
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Hardness: 6 – 6.5 (Mohs Scale)
Transparency: Translucent to opaque
Colour: Varies by type — white, peach, cream, grey, black, blue; often with internal shimmer or flash (adularescence)
Common Sources:
Moonstone is found in India, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Myanmar, Tanzania, and Australia. Different colours and varieties are often tied to specific regions. India is a leading source of Peach and Rainbow Moonstone.
Formation:
Moonstone forms from layers of feldspar minerals that cool and intergrow over time. As light enters the stone, it reflects off these layers to produce a soft shimmer known as adularescence — the moon-like glow that gives the stone its name.
Interesting Fact:
Moonstone has been treasured across cultures for thousands of years. In ancient Rome and India, it was believed to be made of solid moonlight and linked to lunar deities and feminine wisdom.
Metaphysical Insight
Moonstone is a crystal of cycles, intuition, emotional harmony, and feminine energy. It connects strongly to the moon, offering support through times of change, sensitivity, and spiritual exploration.
Energy Associations
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Chakras: Third Eye, Crown, Heart, Sacral (varies by type)
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Zodiac Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Libra, Pisces
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Element: Water
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Planetary Influence: Moon, Venus
Emotional & Spiritual Benefits
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Encourages emotional stability and calm
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Strengthens intuition and inner knowing
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Supports transitions and cyclical changes (emotional, hormonal, or life stages)
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Promotes dreamwork and spiritual connection
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Enhances receptivity, compassion, and inner softness
Common Uses
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Carried during emotionally intense periods or moon phases
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Used in ritual or meditation for insight and self-reflection
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Placed under the pillow for dream recall and rest
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Combined with other feminine stones for divine feminine work
Affirmation:
"I move with the rhythm of my life with softness, strength, and trust."
Varieties of Moonstone
Peach Moonstone:
Warm peach or apricot-toned Moonstone with a subtle shimmer. Known for its nurturing, emotionally grounding energy. Encourages self-acceptance, ease, and emotional healing, especially during life transitions or hormonal changes.
Rainbow Moonstone:
Creamy white to clear base with flashes of blue or full-spectrum colour. Often linked to intuition, spiritual connection, and divine feminine energy. It’s the most widely recognised Moonstone and a favourite for energy work and ritual.
White Moonstone:
Pale white with a silver or soft glow. Associated with inner clarity, receptivity, and lunar guidance. A calming stone, ideal for emotional regulation and connecting with the moon’s phases.
Black Moonstone:
Dark grey to charcoal with a silvery sheen. Offers grounding while still supporting intuition. Used for shadow work, new moon rituals, and emotional protection during growth or inner work.
Blue Moonstone:
Rare and ethereal, often white or grey with a strong electric blue flash. Associated with deep intuition, dreamwork, and accessing spiritual messages. Highly sought after for those doing psychic or visionary work.
Disclaimer
Crystals are a natural form from the earth. The item you receive may be different from the exact image you see. Crystals have their own imperfections, shapes and colours and no two pieces are identical. All crystal properties are metaphysical in nature and they can be used alongside but not replace medical advice.