Moonstone

Moonstone is a translucent stone that has a shimmering affest called adularescence. It is often worn in rings, pendants or bead necklaces.

Moonstone comes in colorless, white, yellow, orange, and gray. It always has a white or blue sheen. That is, moonstone reflects light in a distinctive shimmering phenomenon known as adularescence. Moonstone has a hardness of 6.

Moonstone can be easily scratched.

Moonstone is found in Brazil, European Alps, India, Madagascar, Mexico, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and USA(Pennsylvania and Virginia). Sri Lanka has the highest quality moonstones.

Moonstone is the June Modern and Mystical Birthstone

Moonstone is said to balance yin/yang.

In India, moonstone is regarded as a sacred stone. It is believed to bring good fortune.

Legend says that Moonstone is a highly prized gift for lovers as it arouses tender passion.

Moonstone is the US State Gemstone of Florida and New York.