Collection: moon stone

Moonstone is a fascinating gemstone, known for its ethereal beauty and symbolic and spiritual properties.

🌙 Characteristics of Moonstone

• Mineral family : Feldspar

• Color : It is usually white to translucent, with a characteristic pearly or bluish sheen called adularescence (a floating reflection on the surface).

• Hardness (Mohs scale) : 6 to 6.5

• Origin of the name : Its name comes from its resemblance to the soft glow of the moon.

🧘♀️ Virtues and symbolic meanings

In many cultures, moonstone is associated with:

✨ Feminine energy

• It is often seen as a stone of femininity, linked to the lunar cycle and emotions .

• Promotes intuition , gentleness , receptivity and emotional balance .

❤️ Love and relationships

• It is believed to promote harmony in relationships , bring peace to couples, and even attract love .

🌙 Spirituality

• Associated with the sacral chakra (or third eye chakra according to some), it is used in meditation to develop intuition and clairvoyance .

• It is also considered a stone of protection during night journeys or spiritual journeys .

🌍 Geographical origin

Moonstone is found in several countries:

• India (best known for its blue-tinged stones)

• Sri Lanka

• Madagascar

• Brazil

• Tanzania

💍 Use

• Highly prized in jewelry : rings, necklaces, earrings.

• Also used in lithotherapy , alone or with other stones such as rose quartz or amethyst.

🔮 Maintenance

• It is sensitive to shocks and scratches.

• Purification: fresh water or sage fumigation.

• Recharging: moonlight (ideally during a full moon).