Weight – 3.94 oz’s – 133.5 gm’s
Dimensions – 1.807″ Diameter (4.5 cm’s)
Country of Origin – India
NZD $49.00
SKU: P5650
This specimen is a lovely combination of Moonstone and Sunstone. Polished and carved into a sphere. The Moonstone sheen is absolutely stunning and can be seen at multiple angles and the Sunstone sparkles delightfully making this a rather stunning exotic polished sphere!!
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Weight – 3.94 oz’s – 133.5 gm’s
Dimensions – 1.807″ Diameter (4.5 cm’s)
Country of Origin – India
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Moonstone has been revered across cultures for thousands of years as a stone of the feminine, cycles, intuition, and emotional balance. Ancient civilizations associated Moonstone with lunar deities and the rhythmic flow of life itself—birth, growth, rest, and renewal.
Its soft glow and internal sheen have long symbolized inner light, nurturing wisdom, and the quiet strength found in gentleness. Moonstone has traditionally been used during rites of passage, pregnancy, and periods of major emotional transition, where calm reassurance and intuitive guidance are most needed.
Moonstone belongs to the Feldspar family and is closely related to Labradorite and Sunstone, sharing a similar internal light-play phenomenon that has captivated humanity for millennia.
Moonstone is a variety of Feldspar, most commonly Orthoclase, and displays a unique optical phenomenon known as adularescence—a soft, billowing glow that appears to float just beneath the surface of the stone.
This effect is caused by the intergrowth of two feldspar minerals that scatter light as it passes through internal layers.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Family | Feldspar |
| Chemical Formula | KAlSi₃O₈ |
| Crystal System | Monoclinic |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 6–6.5 |
| Luster | Vitreous to pearly |
| Optical Effect | Adularescence |
| Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
Moonstone is found in several locations worldwide, including Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Myanmar, and parts of the United States.
⚠️ Handling:
Moonstone is moderately soft. Avoid dropping or knocking it against hard surfaces.
🧼 Cleaning:
Brief water rinsing is acceptable. Avoid prolonged soaking or harsh chemicals.
☀️ Light:
Moonstone prefers gentle light. Prolonged intense sunlight may dull its surface glow.
📦 Storage & Display:
Store separately from harder minerals to prevent scratching. Ideal for bedside or healing spaces.