the moonstone
by Ruby Loveridge
...believed to be drops from the moon itself, only frozen in the form of a stone
The Moonstone is part of the very large mineral group, Feldspar; which comprise of almost two thirds of the Earths’ rocks. The Moonstone is actually known as ‘adularia’, a potassium aluminosilicate of gemstone quality, which is commonly found near the Adula Group in the European Alps - hence the name ‘adularia’. Though typically colorless, the Moonstone however can range from a vast amount of colors such as gray, yellow, pink and white.
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Though rare, in some cases the Moonstone can range as far to be being red, blue and black. Moonstones with a pale blue sheen on a near transparent body are commonly found in Sri Lanka and are considered to be the most valuable kind of Moonstone. Though, saying that, they aren’t the only kind that’s valuable when it comes to Moonstones; green, orange, beige brown or even plain brown are also considered valuable.
Known for exhibiting a distinct sheen under certain lighting conditions, the Moonstone renders being one of the most captivating gemstones available today. In fact, the very name of the gem falls down to the mystical white shimmer that lies within the stone, the mysterious and magical color play resembling the moon itself. Though, Gemologists refer to the shimmering effect as ‘adularesence’. The adularesence is the result of the light entering the surface of the stone and being scattered and refracted by the layers and mineral inclusions normally Albite, giving Moonstones its unique look, explained technically it could lessen the magical display a little, though never wavering the fact that the stone alone is a beautiful gem.
Many myths and lore surround the Moonstone, throughout the years more beliefs being connected to the stone. For example, in Arab countries the women would sew Moonstones to their undergarments, mostly out of hope it would help them conceive a child, as they believed the gem represented fertility and pureness.
In India, the Moonstone was thought of as a symbol of good fortune and was considered a sacred stone, merchants would only use a yellow cloth when displaying the gem for sale. In the ancient times of Rome, the moonstone was connected to the moon, probably for its uncanny similarity, and was believed to be drops from the moon itself, only frozen in the form of a stone.
Among lovers in the middle ages, the stone was highly valued, as it was believed that the Moonstone was able to arouse tenderness and passion within the relationship.
Legends say that if one is wearing the moonstone at the night the moon is at its highest, the Moonstone’s ‘abilities’ – so to speak, were at their strongest. Some even thought that the Moonstone was an object in which would help you see into the future, even believing that if you placed the stone in your mouth on a full moon, you would be able to foretell the future.
It is also said that by wearing the moonstone, our intuition and capacity to understand is strengthened, as well as evoking the more feminine side of ones self to come out, which is why some recommend the stone to aggressive women hoping to tap into their inner self and become more in-tuned with their feminine side. Some even suggest the stone to overly macho men, looking to find a softer side to themselves. Whether this theory is true or not, I’ve yet to experiment!
There are many kinds of Moonstone’s, each being unique from another, all of which having theories and beliefs connected to them also. For example, the Rainbow Moonstone which has adularescence with labradorescence, is believed to act as a prism of some sorts, lowering any tension and diffusing bad energy from the aura. It is also thought to have the ability to clear one’s minds and thoughts, deflecting any negativity away. Then there’s also the Gray Moonstone, which is believed to help one see beyond the living and pierce the veil; often being presented to clairvoyants, in hope that it will encourage their physic abilities.
All in all, the Moonstone represents many things for varies of different people, whether that be a glimpse into the future, a lovers embrace or even just a calming sentiment that eases the mind and the soul.
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