MOONSTONE
'Moonstone' The June Birthstone
Polish
Rough
The fact of Moonstone
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
(Na, K)AISi3O8![]()
MOHS HARDNESS
5.00-6.00![]()
Mineral
Feldspar![]()
BELIEF & BIRTHSTONE
- Moonstone represent June birthdays -
It is a stone of protection for women and children, especially pregnant women and babies. Moonstone is said to have many intuitive and emotional properties. It helps tap into the more gentle qualities of love and peace, especially if the person has had to close up their emotions for survival.
QUALITY FACTORS
Color
Blue, grey, white, pink, peach, green and brown, as well as colorless.
Clarity
Transparent to opaque
Cut
Commonly cut into beads, cabochons, or are faceted. The best cut for moonstone is cabochon.
