STONE OF THE WEEK: Moonstone

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Moonstone is the STONE OF HAPPINESS; it cleanses the spirit of unhealthy attachments and promotes true self-expression and spiritual growth. In Hindu mythology, it is said that moonstone is made of solidified moonbeams.

It ENHANCES cleansing, self-expression, creativity, & insight. It ALLEVIATES feelings of stagnancy, repression, & negativity.

This stone balances the Heart Chakra, and its Earth Element is Water. The relevant Zodiac Signs are Cancer, Aquarius, & Scorpio, however; all signs will find this stone useful! Moonstone is also an alternate Birthstone for June.

Below you will find scientific information for this stone.

GROUP: Orthoclase variety

COLOR: Light blue, Green, Pink, or White Opalescence

MOHS HARDNESS: 6-6.5

FORM/HABIT: Prismatic

OCCURS: Igneous & Metamorphic

SOURCES: Australia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, India, USA

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