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Moonstone Beads, Tube, Round, Oval and
Cut Gem Stones !
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This stone belongs to the large mineral group of the feldspars which makestwo
third of the rocks on the earth. The specific rock of moonstonesis known as 'adularia'. These rocks are also found in
the European Alps near the Adula Group.Another name for the
Moonstone is 'selenite', which means in thegreek language 'selene'
('moon').
The moonstone has become popular due to it play while the light
passing through it.The so-called 'adularescence' and the light play through this stone
have always impressed the local people. In ancient times people
believed that they could feel the effects of crescent and full moon
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Sources, Excavation and Mining of
Moonstone
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The classical home country for Moonstones origins is Sri
Lanka. Another popular source is India. The discreet
colours of moonstones with the fine shimmer make it an ideal
gemstone especially for feminine jewellery. Classical moonstones are mostly offered as cabochons. One
has to look at the height of the stone and the axes
which makes this stone valuable and believed only then to
give the desired effects.
For last few years Moonstones are also being imported from
USA, Brazil, Australia, Myanmar and Madagascar.
Since bluish moonstones of good quality have been becoming
more and more of a rarity in recent years,
prices have risen sharply.
Since a few years there have been also some other colours
like green, brown and orange moonstone are available
in the market. A smoky colour of moonstone has also been
popular. Another famous colour is the champagne colour of
moonstone. All the shades have become popular
due to the shimmer of light & colour play of this stone –
the so called 'adularisation'. Scientifically it is
like that the light rays are refracted and scattered
in the stone and this way unique coloured light effect comes Which makes the moonstone so desirable.
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Myths
and believes about Moonstone
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In countries like
India this stone is famous for its mystical properties.
Moonstone is believed to have the magical power. Moonstone is
highly respected as a holy stone.
It is said the wearer of this stone enjoys sweet dreams at
night. In olden times in Arabian countries women
would wear this stone, as they believed that this
stone provided them the fertility.
Moonstone is said to strengthen the human emotional and
subconscious aspects thus making it a stone for “lovers”.
According to believes of ancient people in India - Moonstone
represents the great Mother Goddess who can process and
neutralize the things naturally.
This stone is said to help women with their wishes- In General
this stone specify more to the quality of women than
Man.
Stone healer’s advice to wear the Moonstone for childbirth,
fertility, growth, and regulating women menstrual cycle.
In some eastern cultures it is believed that wearing moonstone
could bring a new love in to the life of somebody. |
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Care to be
taken with Moonstone
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Due to its
relatively low hardness of only 6 on the Mohs scale the moonstones
should be handled with care as this hardness make them
sensitive. This stone can be gained to its natural colour
again after the polishing is done.
Avoid wearing moonstone jewellery while gardening – use gardening
gloves while working !
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Myths and believes about moon stone
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This stone is also called as a stone of
feelings. Basically a feminine stone it is strongly associated
with the women’s feeling. Moon stone is also considered as a
stone of moon goddess and as protective of women and nature. Moon
stone brings good fortune and assists in the taking
important decisions in the future. Believer thinks that this stone
brings success in love as well as in the business matter.
Further Sailors believe that this stone offers protection on land
and sea.
As the name suggest generally this stone is associated with moon and
thus believed that it absorbs pain and illness. |
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General properties of Moon stone
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Colours available: mostly white & bluish
white.
Refractive Index: 1.518 – 1.526
Chemical Composition: KalSI3O8
Hardness: 6 – 6.50
Density: 2.55 – 2.57
Crystal Group: Monoclinic
Occurrence: Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Tanzania, Madagascar, U.S.A.
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