Collection: Peristeritis

Peristerite stone is a particular variety of feldspar , belonging more precisely to the plagioclase feldspar family. It is also called white labradorite or rainbow moonstone ,

🔹 Origin of the name

The name peristerite comes from the Greek "peristera" , which means "dove", in reference to the iridescent reflections reminiscent of the plumage of this bird.

🔹 Physical characteristics

• Mineralogical family : Plagioclase feldspar (tectosilicate group)

• Color : White to pale gray, often with bluish, silvery or iridescent reflections (so-called "schiller" or adularescence effect)

• Transparency : Translucent to opaque

• Hardness : 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale

• Cleavage : Perfect

• Crystal system : Triclinic

🔹 Optical effect

Peristerite is known for its iridescent effect , due to the interference of light between microscopic internal layers. This effect is similar to that of moonstone or labradorite, which can be confusing.

🔹 Origin and deposits

Peristerites are found in several regions of the world, including:

• India

• Madagascar

• Canada

• UNITED STATES

• Norway

🔹 Uses

• Jewelry : Peristerite is cut into cabochons or beads and used in necklaces, rings, pendants, etc.

• Lithotherapy : it is attributed certain energetic properties (see below).

🔹 Virtues in lithotherapy

• Would promote intuition and mental clarity

• Would stimulate imagination and creativity

• Would bring calm , emotional balance and serenity

• Would protect against negative energies

🔹 Differences with similar stones