Moonstone
'Moonstone' The June Birthstone
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THE FACTS
| Mohs Hardness | 5.00-6.00 |
| Chemical Composition | (Na, K)AISi3O8 |
| 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.
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. |
