Black Moonstone (India)
$13.00
per stone
Dark Wisdom
Evoke the Dark Goddess and explore the Sacred Mysteries. Face your Shadow Sides fearlessly and compassionately. Be patient and allow events to unfold in their own time. Honor your own strength and ability to be vulnerable. Let Black Moonstone ignite your own Divine Power!
| Origin | India |
| Polish | Shiny & Smooth |
| Quality | AA (quality chart) |
| Shape | Irregular Polished Shapes |
| Transparency | Opaque |
| Average Size | 1 in / 25 mm (size chart) |
| Average Weight | 0.4 oz / 10 g / 50 carats |
5 in stock
5 in stock
Ethically Sourced Black Moonstone
Know where your crystals come from
This Black Moonstone comes from artisanal miners in India. “Moonstone” is a name given to a variety of iridescent feldspar minerals. Black Moonstone is most often a gray Microcline. Artisanal mining for feldspar minerals like Microcline tends to be surface mining with a low environmental impact and is relatively safe for miners.
I have been doing business with this source since 2014. They are the oldest tumbling company in the world and have more varieties, in more sizes, than any other known source. The company started in California in the 1950s and was eventually bought by a British immigrant who had young sons. Eventually the company moved to South Africa in order to be closer to the source of their best-selling stone and to have the legal rights to export it. The company is now run by the sons and their childhood best friend.
The current owners personally visit many small and large mines. To connect with artisanal miners in sub-Sahara Africa, they work with local Gem Dealers who travel far into the bush to buy from part-time miners. The majority of these Gem Dealers are women. Some, but not all, of their stones are labeled with country-of-origin. For those that aren’t, I ask the owners directly. As I’ve learned more about mining practices in individual countries, I have become increasingly selective about what I will purchase from them. However, they remain my preferred source for most of the stones I sell from sub-Sahara Africa.
Black Moonstone Meaning
Black Moonstone evokes the Goddess and the energy of the Dark Moon[...]
Moonstone Geology
Moonstone is a name that describe a variety of iridescent Feldspar minerals[...]
Moonstone History
Moonstone has long been tied to the moon and lunar cycles[...]
Product Details
What You’ll Receive: 1 Stone - 100% natural Black Moonstone
Selection Process: The stone I select for you will be carefully chosen for its beauty and appeal. If combined with other stones, I always take time to choose stones that look and feel good together.
Polishing Method: Polished by hand, one stone at a time. Each stone is unique and minor variations are what makes them beautiful.
Color: Blackish-gray with a silvery shimmer, may have creamy-orange lines.
Shipping
All Orders are shipped Next Business Day
- Domestic First-Class averages 3-7 days.
- International First Class averages 2-3 weeks.
Environmentally-Friendly Materials
- Shipping envelopes, paperwork & boxes are recyclable
- Shipping peanuts & bubble-wrap are biodegradable
- ‘Plastic’ bags are plant-based & compostable
2 reviews for Black Moonstone (India)
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Jennifer S. (Colorado) (verified owner) –
The silver moonstone is just beautiful! The flash is so silky looking and has beautiful markings and depth.
Heather L. (Florida) (verified owner) –
Wonderful seller! I cannot say enough good things about Julie’s quality stones and wonderful communication. She is very approachable for questions and I love getting one of her special stones in the mail. Highly recommend these stones and this seller!