Moonstone Gemstone – Natural, Certified & Astrological Significance

What is Moonstone Gemstone?

Moonstone is a member of the feldspar family. The original Astroshastra content describes it as a potassium aluminium silicate with a translucent, milky-white appearance, a hardness of approximately 6–6.5 and a monoclinic crystalline structure.

Its characteristic shimmer is produced by the interaction of light with alternating layers of feldspar. When viewed under reflected light, some Moonstones display a beautiful blue-white glow across the surface.

Moonstone can occur in several colours including white, reddish, brown, blue, black and rose tones. The traditional literature associated with the page also refers to it as the "Gem of Hope."

Moonstone and Planet Moon in Vedic Astrology

In traditional Vedic astrology, the Moon or Chandra represents the mind, emotions, sensitivity, intuition, nurturing qualities and inner psychological nature.

Moonstone has traditionally been associated with Chandra and is therefore discussed in gemstone practices concerned with emotional balance, peace of mind and lunar qualities.

Who May Consider Wearing Moonstone?

The original Astroshastra content traditionally recommends Moonstone for people born in July and also mentions birth numbers 2 and 7. It further describes Moonstone as a substitute for Pearl.

Moonstone may also be considered by people interested in meditation, emotional balance, intuition and traditional lunar gemstone practices. However, when a gemstone is being selected specifically for astrological purposes, the complete horoscope should preferably be analysed before wearing it.

Traditional Benefits of Wearing Moonstone

According to the traditional gemstone descriptions associated with this page, Moonstone is regarded as a soothing and emotionally balancing stone. Its traditional benefits include:

Traditional Uses of Moonstone

Moonstone is commonly polished as a cabochon because its smooth surface allows its natural sheen to be appreciated. It may be used in rings, pendants, bracelets and other forms of jewellery.

Traditional gemstone practices also associate Moonstone with meditation, spiritual reflection and the symbolism of the Moon. The existing Astroshastra content describes it as a sacred stone associated with the Moon goddess and refers to its use during full Moon periods.

Moonstone Colours

Moonstone is best known for its soft milky-white appearance and blue-white sheen, but it can occur in several other colours. The existing Astroshastra content mentions white, reddish, brown, blue, black and rose shades.

Where is Moonstone Found?

The original Astroshastra content identifies Moonstone occurrences in several locations including Brazil, the European Alps, India, Madagascar, Mexico, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and the United States.

Moonstone and Traditional Professional Associations

The existing Astroshastra description traditionally associates Moonstone with people involved in research projects, accountancy, banking, navigation, judiciary and engineering.

These associations form part of the traditional gemstone interpretation presented on the page and should not be considered a guarantee of professional or financial outcomes.