Moonstone
Emotional Balance
Embrace Goddess energies and empowered femininity.
Soothe emotional stress and overreactions.
Increase fertility and give birth to enhanced creativity.
Increase emotional intelligence.
Let Moonstone guide you on your spiritual journey!
$12.00
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Healing Properties of Cream Moonstone
Spiritual: Moonstone evokes the Goddess and the energy of the Full Moon, a time of sensual celebration and vibrant psychic power. As a stone of new beginnings, it shines brightly, illuminating our visions and dreams, and helping us to chart a clear path forward in our lives. Cream Moonstone activates the Kundalini Serpent, teaches emotional balance, and awakens intuition. Cream Moonstone celebrates female connections and can be used to explore the maternal line and strengthen female friendships and family ties. Moonstone is attuned to the Sacral, Third Eye, and Crown Chakras and linked to the astrological signs of Cancer, Libra, Scorpio. It is connected to the element of Wind; and vibrates to the number 4.
Emotional: Cream Moonstone has a gentle feminine energy which can help us to sort through our emotions and understand them better. It has a calm and patient energy, helping us to cultivate a sense of internal safety as well as a willingness to be vulnerable in a healthy relationship. Cream Moonstone encourages us to release negative energies and to be more receptive to blessings and all forms of goodness. Cream Moonstone reminds us that life is a series of cycles and that to all times there is a season, and so we are wise when we honor and enjoy each passing moment. It also teaches us the value of patience, and to wait for the “right time” rather than trying to force something to come to pass.
Mental: Cream Moonstone is a stone of sudden inspiration and intuitive knowing. It encourages us to be open to serendipity and spontaneity, and to trust that everything is working out according to a higher Divine plan. Cream Moonstone helps to calm overreactions and helps us to logically and intuitively explore emotional triggers and other erratic energies.
Physical: Cream Moonstone has been traditionally used by metaphysical healers to soothe hormonal fluctuations and to ease all aspects of menstruation, fertility, and childbirth. It is thought to be closely linked with the Pineal Gland and can help to balance hormones and other chemical systems. It is also believed to be helpful for healing the digestive tract and reproductive systems.
Always use wisdom when considering crystal therapies for healing.
Mineralogy of Moonstone
Raw Moonstone
Mineral Family: Feldspar
Chemical Composition: Various
Cleavage: Perfect
Color: White, Colorless
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Form/Habit: Short prismatic
Fracture: Conchoidal to uneven, brittle
Gravity: 2.6
Hardness: 6-6.5
Luminescence: Reddish-Purple (short wave)
Luster: Vitreous
Streak: White
Transparency: Tranparent-Opaque
Location: Moonstone deposits are found in Brazil, India, Madagascar, Myanmar (Burma), Sri Lanka, and the United States.
Mineral Family: Moonstone is a term used to describe a variety of Feldspar minerals, which all belong to the Silicate Family. Silicate minerals form the largest family of minerals, including more than 25% of all known minerals and 40% of all common minerals. In addition to being a major part of the Earth’s crust, Silicate minerals have also been found on the moon and in meteorites. Silicates are minerals which contain the elements Silicon (a light gray shiny metal) and Oxygen (a colorless gas). Together, these two elements form a tetrahedron – a shape similar to a pyramid – with a Silicon atom in the center and Oxygen atoms at each of the four corners. These tetrahedra connect with other chemical structures, in six different ways, to form various minerals and rocks. There are six main groups of Silicate minerals, and these main groups are further subdivided into secondary subdivisions, such as Quartz and Feldspar. Moonstone is the name used for several types of Feldspar which show a white iridescence when cut properly. Most Moonstones are technically Anothroclase, but they can also be Orthoclase, Sanidine, Albite, Oligoclase, or Adularia. These stones are closely related to several other shimmering minerals such as Amazonite, Sunstone and Labradorite.
Formation: Moonstone can be formed through igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic processes. Its most famous feature is an iridescence which may be white/silvery, blue, or a rainbow. This shimmer is called the “schiller effect” and is caused by tiny layers of various Feldspar minerals (most notably Albite) which are laid down during the crystallization process.
Mining: Typically mined from primary deposits which still have their original relationship with the host rock. Many Moonstone mines are small operations, small shafts dug out by hand.
Moonstone Mine, Sri Lanka
Enhancements: All Moonstones on the market are natural, enhanced only tumbling, cutting, and polishing.
Map courtesy of TravelBlog
Photos: Rough Moonstone, Moonstone Mine
History of Moonstone
Moonstone has been a prized gemstone for centuries. Unlike most healing stones, Moonstone isn’t a single mineral or a rock, but rather the title given to a variety of Feldspars that show a shimmering iridescence. Most Moonstones are white or cream colored, but they can also be peach or black. Moonstone has been closely associated with the moon since antiquity.
The oldest historical reference to Moonstone comes from Pliny the Elder (CE 23-79), a Roman author, naturalist, and philosopher. In his lapidary, The Natural History of Precious Gemstones, Pliny the Elder wrote that Moonstone, “contain[s] the image of the moon, which, if the story be true, daily waxes and wanes according to the state of the luminary.” The idea that Moonstones would change in size and luster according to the phases of the moon was repeated in numerous other ancient and medieval lapidaries. In the 16th century, this legend was even “proven” by Antoine Mizuald, an Italian scientist who studied a Moonstone owned by Pope Leo X (1475-1521). According to Mizuald, he carefully recorded the changing size and the position of the shimmer on the gemstone and compared them to the moon in the sky. His research led him to conclude that there was in fact a direct correspondence between the gemstone and the lunar orb.
Because Moonstone has long been tied to the moon and lunar cycles, it is no surprise that Moonstone is often considered a particularly powerful talisman for women and feminine energies. It has long been associated with soothing menstrual discomfort, enhancing fertility, and easing the pains of childbirth. It is also thought to be a lucky stone and in particular is associated with “love spells.”
Photos: Earth Goddess and Moon Cycles
Ethically Sourced Moonstone
The Miners sell directly to the Lapidary.
The Lapidary sells directly to Moonrise Crystals.
Moonrise Crystals sells directly to you.
The Supply Chain
The Supply Chain is short and clean.
The Mine and the Lapidary are located in the same country.
The Mine
This Moonstone was artisanally mined in India.
The exact deposit is unknown, but most likely caused only minor environmental damage,
and would have been relatively low risk for miners.
Learn More: Ethical Mining
The Lapidary
This Moonstone was polished in Mumbai, India.
The Lapidary is a family business, owned by two business partners.
Factory workers have safe conditions and are paid fairly.
The Lapidary is also the direct-importer & sells exclusively at large gem shows.
Learn More: Ethical Lapidary
Sourcing Relationship.
I first met one of the owners of the lapidary at the Denver Gem Show in 2017. Our first encounter was short since it was my last day of shopping and I had already spent most of my budget. But their tumbled stock was the highest quality I had ever seen. A few months later we met again in Tucson and this time I made sure to see them at the beginning of the show!
In 2019, at the Tucson Gem Show, I was able to sit down with both owners and have a lengthy conversation about sourcing. Unlike most vendors, they were willing to speak with me in-depth about how they make sure their business is ethical. We talked about individual mines they source from both in India as well as how they source from other countries. We also talked about how they treat their own workers and about the links between business, karma and God. Their willingness to talk and their pleasure at the conversation makes me eager to continue to develop and deepen this relationship.
Safe Handling of Cream Moonstone
Moonstone
What You’ll Receive: A 100% natural 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.
Origin: India
Polishing Method: Polished by hand, one stone at a time. Each stone is unique and minor variations are what makes them beautiful.
Details:
- Color: Creamy white with a silvery shimmer
- Polish: Shiny and smooth
- Quality: AAA
- Shape: Irregular rounded shapes
- Size: Average size is .75 in / 19mm
- Transparency: Translucent
- Weight: 0.3 oz / 8.5 g / 42 carats
Shipping: Next business day – Domestic First Class averages 3-7 days. International First Class averages 2-3 weeks.
Reviews
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Caroline B. (Canada) –
The crystals arrived safe & sound. Thank you! They are beautiful as always!
Bobbi W. (Michigan) –
A+
Marijana M. (California) –
Today I got the second package from your shop and as the yellow jaspers in my first order, the stones are beautiful. I have read about ethical sourcing, thank you for the information, I think that it is an important subject.
Samina S. (Ohio) –
This one is really beautiful, love it so much!
Rachelle F. (Florida) –
Always prompt delivery and great customer relations! I stop here often!!
Linda P. (Tennessee) –
Very nice stone….I carry it every dsy…thanks so much Linda
Elizabeth M. (California) –
These stones are all lovely. I was especially impressed with the size and clarity of the amber. Shipping was quick and packaging was ultra-careful. Thank you so much.
Nathalia P. (Canada) –
Beautiful stone. I’m glad it has joined my crystal family.
Brenna D. (Washington) –
Lovely! Goes quite nice with my rainbow moonstone
Bobbi W. (Michigan) –
Outstanding!
Tammy W. (Iowa) –
Lovely stomes! Will order again!
Rosalinda C. (Texas) –
Thanks
Sara L. (New York) –
Thank you so much for choosing such lovely stones for me. Beautiful!
Beth H. (Texas) –
Love this seller! Wonder products and service!
Lantogia T. (New Jersey) –
Excellent! Fast ship. Very nice crystal. Thanks.
Elizabeth F. (Washington) –
This is the prettiest moonstone I have ever seen! Thank you! Will buy again!
Gabriel M. (Kansas) –
Very nice moonstone fast shipping
Jennifer P. (Massachusetts) –
High quality and super beautiful.
Toni W. (Virginia) –
This stone was just as gorgeous as it looked in the pictures! I will definitely be ordering again from this shop! It shipped very quickly and the shop owner was quick to answer my questions!
Gus P. (Illinois) –
fantastic seller, great product, fast dilivery, can’t ask for better.
Kim M. (Arkansas) –
Lovely glow to these guys; super fast shipping & great communication. Thank you so much for being a great seller!!! I love my stones!!!
Brandi F. (California) –
I like these, they are a nice size and great follow up from seller!