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Moonstone
Moonstone is a feldspar with adularescence, usually milky cream, peach or grey with a soft glow. The Romans believed moonstone was formed from moonlight. It remains strongly associated with the moon, intuition and new beginnings.
Key facts
| Colour | milky cream, peach or grey with a soft glow |
|---|---|
| What it is | a feldspar with adularescence |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 6–6.5 |
| Typical sources | India and Sri Lanka |
| Chakra (tradition) | sacral and crown |
| Star signs (tradition) | Cancer |
Traditions and folklore
The Romans believed moonstone was formed from moonlight. It remains strongly associated with the moon, intuition and new beginnings.
Moonstone is a June birthstone and the state gem of Florida, chosen to honour the moon landings.
Indian moonstone often shows peach, grey and cream tones with a soft sheen.
Often paired with selenite or rose quartz.
Care
Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; avoid soaps, salt and long soaks.
Natural feldspar.
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Moonstone: questions answered
What is Moonstone?
Moonstone is a feldspar with adularescence. It is usually milky cream, peach or grey with a soft glow.
What is Moonstone traditionally associated with?
The Romans believed moonstone was formed from moonlight. It remains strongly associated with the moon, intuition and new beginnings. These are traditional and spiritual associations, not health claims.
How do I care for Moonstone?
Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; avoid soaps, salt and long soaks.
Which star signs is Moonstone linked with?
In modern crystal tradition moonstone is linked with Cancer.
Where does Moonstone come from?
It is typically sourced from India and Sri Lanka.