MOONSTONE
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Moonstone Gemstone is a magical and powerful stone with a long-established heritage. It is built of two species of Feldspar Group namely Orthoclase and Albite, a mineral found in the Earth’s crust. It is concealed in elegance and mystery and hence considered to be as ancient as the moon itself. The surface of Moonstone has a remarkable milky glow which appears like moonlight floating on water. This glow is known as the ‘Adularescent Effect’ and its lunar glow has seized the eyes of people all over the world for ages. The adularescent effect is basically an optical phenomenon caused by its distinctive inner composition that scatters and refracts light. The glow of the moonstone is powerful and appears to move within the stone when either the source of light moves or the angle of observation is changed.
The most desired color for the Moonstone is the blue hue, but it is also available in various other colors like yellow, peach, cream, gray, and pink.
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Historically, the moonstone is related to many legends. It is said to be originated from India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Madagascar. The classic Moonstone with the blue Schiller effect comes from Sri Lanka and India is known for producing the rainbow Moonstone.
In ancient India, it was a tradition to gift the this stone to newly wedded couples because of its sensual and feminine properties. It was also used in bringing divine wisdom and skills of telepathy or sixth sense. Ancient Greeks and Romans believed that it was a gift from the moon goddess. They also believed that those who looked into the stone could see Goddess Diana and that wearing this stone would bring fortune and love to the wearer. During the Art Nouveau period, moonstone jewelry became very popular among people. This was because French goldsmith René Lalique and many others started creating jewelry made of moonstone.
It is believed that moonstone harvests the energy of the moon, which personifies ‘yin’s relaxing and passive energy i.e. feminine energy.’ It is also believed that moonstone encourages positive well-being and enhances intuition as well. Moonstone is connected to our emotions, inner growth, and, strength and also symbolizes new beginnings and peace.
Moonstone is the birthstone for people born in the month of June. This stone is generally connected with Water Zodiac Signs but can be worn by anyone as it is a healing stone and releases a glowing liveliness that can wash away all the negativity and can recharge the mind and body.
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There is a belief that the moonstone helps in bringing beautiful and calm dreams at night by keeping the stone under the pillow. The Moonstone is also said to be used in supernatural applications, and its reference is often used in stories about werewolves and vampires. It is believed that the Moonstone enhances the power of such supernatural creatures. It is also used in pop culture shows such as The Vampire Diaries.
Following are some benefits of the Moonstone-
- It helps to get in touch with our inner feelings by opening the heart chakra.
- It provides emotional stability, and calmness of mind, and relieves aggressive habits.
- It increases psychic and telepathic abilities, boosts confidence, magnifies intuition, and increases passion in one’s life.
- It makes a business more profitable by creating new growth opportunities.
- It is very beneficial for women as it heals hormonal changes. So it becomes very helpful for PMS, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and childbirth.
- It supports the digestive system, blends nutrients, and removes toxins from the body.
- It also heals diseases related to the stomach, pancreas, liver, and spleen.
- It is very useful for people in creative fields like writers, musicians, artists, etc.
- It also promotes balance in life.
- It calms fears about the unknown.
- It helps in increasing faith and the eagerness to take action.