Third eye chakra. Moonstone is believed to bring good fortune and is reagarded as a sacred stone in India. These phenomenal stones enhance psychic knowing, psychic sight, while increasing intuition. Soothes and heals the emotions and the mind, aids in spiritual growth and development. Use in lunar rituals and rights of passage ceremonies. Moonstone is definatly female in nature and all women can benefit by using it. Relieve PMS symptoms.
Moonstones
Metaphysical Properties- This phenomenal gemstone is the precious stone of India. The name Moonstone comes from the mysterious sheen which is similar to 'moonlight'. The most common colors of this gemstone are cream, pearly gray, white, peach and colorless. But, there is also a beautiful variety of Moonstone which is called 'rainbow' for it displays all of the colors of the rainbow in one stone!! Moonstone is a meditation stone which stimulates, knowing, understanding and appreciation. It also brings to us self awareness and allows us to grow while learning balance. This 'Gemstone of the Moon' is a popular choice for women. It helps to balance the menstrual and hormonal cycles, while melting away the anxiety and stress that may occur at this time of the month. Use Moonstone for problem solving and decision making. Simply hold it in your left hand or place it under your pillow for guidance to life's questions.
Numerology- Moonstone vibrates to the number 4. Moonstone likes one to establish order and to follow guidelines of life's foundations. The number 4 is about hard work and building a foundation for which we live our lives. Moonstone may help us to discover the work and strength which we all possess.
Gemological Properties- Moonstone is a variety of the mineral Orthosclase Feldspar. Moonstone exhibits a billowy effect called adularescence which occurs in the colors blue, green, yellow-brown and gray. Some show chatoyancy (cats eye) or asterism (star) along with the adularescence. This gemstone is from the monoclinic crystal system and the chemical composition is KalSi3O8. The refractive index is 1.518-1.526 with the specific gravity being 2.88. The hardness is a 6.