Moonstone is also called. Mineral moonstone. Green moonstone

03.03.2020

Already at the time of the first people, Adam and Eve, man's craving for beauty awakened. They admired the full moon and flowers in the gardens of Eden. Satan noticed this and decided to awaken greed in the souls of people, seducing with a crystal that will surpass the moon in beauty. He scattered gems on the ground and people looked at and sorted them with pleasure. But they liked the crescent moon better and soon the interest cooled down. Satan got angry and cursed his creation. Since then, it is believed that the moonstone is cursed and brings only misfortunes, tears and disappointments to its owner.

The legend was found in ancient Persian treatises. Since then, ideas about the stone and the attitude towards it have changed. He is no longer considered damned, although they are treated with a mixture of admiration and distrust.

The moonstone became the subject of study by medieval alchemists. It was believed that any mineral could begin to shine if kept under moonlight for a long time. In addition to luminescence, it acquires other properties: it becomes smooth without polishing, absorbs the night moon cold. The extreme degree of exposure is the ability of the crystal to instantly cool boiling water.

The Chaldean magicians argued that the power of the moonstone depends on the phases of the crescent. On the full moon, he has the greatest strength. By this time, clairvoyance sessions were timed. On a full moon, the magician put this stone under his tongue. This opened the door for him to parallel worlds and he began to predict the future.

The yellow moonstone is called witch. It is believed that a dying witch must pass on her witchcraft knowledge. When there were no willing to adopt the skills, the witches sealed the power in stone.
The Hindus saw in the moonstone the frozen and split light of the moon. Such a mineral gives the gift of divination. In and now there are worshipers of the moon who worship adularia.
The Arabs considered the moonstone a symbol of abundance, so they sewed it on their clothes.
For the Romans, he became a symbol of femininity and romance.

Modern science has studied the origin of the moonstone and the nature of its glow. It is not related to the moon or extraterrestrial occurrence. But the impact of the stone on people remains a mystery.

Physicochemical properties

The moonstone has a second name - adularia. This is feldspar, which has an internal glow - iridescence. The stones are transparent and milky white with white or blue tints. Flickering occurs due to albite plates that have grown in the thickness of the spar. Light is reflected from them, interference is created, which causes the appearance of blue and golden reflections. Sometimes there are stones with an effect. The reason is the plates, but of an even smaller size.

Adularia is not the only stone with iridescence. The following minerals are often confused with it:

Belomorite is also feldspar, but plagioclase. It has a more intense color with blue and green reflections, which is not typical for adularia;
also refers to plagioclases, but contains impurities that color the stone in different colors;
some resemble moonstone in color and transparency, but lack luminosity.

Natural adularia is rarely found in nature, therefore it is highly valued. The best stones are mined in Sri Lanka, but the reserves are running out, so the value will rise. A flawless gem-quality moonstone can cost anywhere from $ 100 to $ 500

Magical properties

Beautiful, rare, luminous, personifies the moon - this stone originally had all the makings to become a magical talisman. Opinion. That the moonstone brings misfortune is already out of date. He can harm only people who are overly dreamy and capricious, enhancing these features. He will have a beneficial effect on the rest. The moonstone must be worn with caution, first carefully listen to your feelings and relationships with people around you. In case of any changes for the worse, it is better to refuse to wear a stone.

The moonstone will show great power in the hands of lunar people - born on Monday or full moon. He will become an assistant for them on the path to happiness. It will help to overcome obstacles and quickly achieve the goal, with the slightest doubt, you need to turn to him for help in order to choose the right direction.

An amazing magical property of the moonstone is to help in gambling and any other business where luck is required. For example, business. But at the same time, it attracts good luck in love, providing the attention of the opposite sex, although usually love and good luck do not coexist. This made the moonstone an object of desire among sharpshooters and avid gamblers. They were ready to kill for him.

Magical properties:

Enhances the gift of eloquence and persuasion.
Treats melancholy and depression.
Keeps you from committing suicide.
It generates in the soul an attraction to the great, therefore, it will lead a noble and strong person to victories.
Warns of danger by discoloration.
Dims if love has passed.
Protects from witchcraft.
Protects from quarrels. Empowers people with prudence and wisdom to help resolve disputes and disagreements peacefully.
Does not allow passion to flare up in a young girl's soul, contributes to the preservation of honor.

Keeps marriage from betrayal. The husband is not allowed to look at others, and the woman is kept from the encroachments of other men.

Helps to see the future, enhances psychic abilities.
It evokes tenderness and passion between spouses.
Singles will find a mate.
Amulet for travelers.
Calms, relieves anger.
Helps find inspiration and uncover hidden talents.

The energy of the moonstone depends on the moon. The closer to the full moon, the stronger the influence of the stone. On the new moon, it is not recommended to wear a moonstone. He has nowhere to draw energy, except from the owner, so he will drain the strength of the owner.

When choosing a talisman, it is better to choose a silver frame.

The decision to buy a charm with a moonstone is worth looking at the horoscope. The moonstone affects each zodiac sign in its own way.

brings peace to calves, relieves stress and nervous tension;
relieves of sudden mood swings;
softens character, relieves anxiety;
helps virgins to sort out feelings and improve family relationships;
in scorpions will reveal creative talent;
Aquarius will relieve stubbornness and protect from envious people;
with its help they will develop intuition

The moonstone does not affect the signs of a lion and a Sagittarius, therefore it will only serve as an ornament. It is better for the zodiac sign to beware of it.

Moonstone healing properties

Moonstone amulets are used as a remedy. To enhance the effect, it is better to wear the moonstone with you at all times, close to your skin. If it is not possible to wear it under clothes, then you will often need to touch and iron the surface of the mineral.

May help the nervous system.
Contemplation of the mineral relaxes and soothes, heals anxiety and depression.
Eliminates nightmares, normalizes sleep, relieves stress.
Helps with diets. Adularia improves metabolism, helps to absorb nutrients, removes toxins and excess water.
The mineral normalizes the liver and pancreas.
Promotes rapid recovery from inflammation of the genitourinary system.
Dulls pain, therefore, in ancient times, this mineral was used during childbirth.
Affects the emotional sphere, exciting, but without irritability.
Helps focus attention.
Eliminates salt deposits.

The main property of the adularia stone is to soothe all types of nervous disorders, regardless of the nature of their occurrence. Also moonstone is a mineral that can restore hormones. Thanks to this, it rejuvenates the body.

How to distinguish a fake

Most of the moonstones commercially available are fake. This is a low-quality pressed adularia chips or glass. At first glance, they are identical. If you use it only as an everyday decoration, then you can buy imitation. But such a stone does not have the magical properties of a natural mineral and can even harm. Esotericists claim that long-term wearing of a fake changes the biofield and aura of a person.

It is better to buy jewelry in stores that value their reputation and sell only certified products. In this case, the origin of the mineral will be indicated on the tag. If in doubt, you can ask for certification documents.

Pay attention to the price. Natural stones are expensive. If a large moonstone is offered at a price of $ 10, then most often it is a fake.

Ways to calculate a fake:

Natural moonstone casts blue reflections when the stone is turned.
Synthetic material has the same shimmer no matter what angle you look at it. In a natural, the intensity of the glare changes with a change in the angle of inclination.
The stone does not conduct heat well, therefore, when touched, it remains cold for some time.
Natural minerals are not perfect, there may be defects inside.
Natural crystal in water becomes brighter. Artificial does not react to water in any way.

Buying good quality natural moonstone is a great fortune. The market is filled with synthetics or low-grade small stones of Asian origin.

Moonstone care

Moonstone is susceptible to the formation of scratches and dents, from bright sunlight, high temperatures and chemicals, it can fade and lose its shine.

Storage and use rules:

it must be stored separately from other jewelry in a box with soft walls or a bag;
avoid falls and bumps;
do not expose to chemical cleaning agents;
do not keep in the sun;
avoid sudden temperature changes;
clean with special products.

Jewelers advise against wearing moonstone jewelry all the time, so as not to expose it to aggressive environmental influences, not to create scratches on the surface of the stone. This is contrary to the opinion of the magicians. In this case, it is necessary to decide what is more important: the appearance of the stone or its magical influence. In any case, even if the moonstone is stored in a box and is waiting to be released, it is worth taking it out more often, peering into the play of light, admiring and trying on.

Mystical, unhappy, or revealing the secrets of the universe and soothing? Everyone will decide for himself what a moonstone is for him. Only there is no doubt about one thing - he is handsome and involuntarily attracts glances to himself. It is impossible to stay in the shade with such a decoration.

The words "moonstone" hide the essence of this unique gem, which includes its delicate elusive nature and its perception. He is so fragile that he is worthy only of admiration, admiration and light touches.

It is no coincidence that tender feelings are associated with him, which he protects and cherishes with his strength. The outlines of the stone, its glow from the very depths, the fantastic beauty of the play and blue reflections can be seen only in a dream.

History and origins

Mineral belongs to the class. The mineral was named by association with translucent bluish and silvery overflows caused by the structural features of thin transparent plates.

The mineral has several names:

jandarakand (from the Indian "moonlight").
pearl spar

The stone is especially revered by the worshipers of the Moon.

It has several varieties:

The name of one of the minerals () comes from the Canadian deposit of the same name, which is located near the Labrador Peninsula.
The second mineral is called "sun stone" (aventurine feldspar) because of its golden tint. Can be found in the Russian Federation, not far from Lake Baikal.
- a white, translucent gem with a bluish tint.

Moonstone is a rare mineral found in India, Mongolia, Burma, Sri Lanka.

Place of Birth

Moonstone-like minerals are found in different parts of the earth. Its best deposits include:

India, where there is a noticeable decline in production in certain fields (Madras).
Burma, which also has depleted deposits (Mogok).
Sri Lanka, where the extraction of a real crystal is becoming a rarity (Dunbara).
Not so long ago, the extraction of a gem (sanidin) was discovered in Mongolia.

In addition to these, there are many places where the mineral is mined. Russian deposits:

the coast of the White Sea;
Olkhonsky and Slyudyansky districts of the Irkutsk region;
Naryn-Kunta (Baikal region);
Karamken and Mnogovershinnoe in Chukotka;
Inaglinsky mountain range (Siberia);
the city of Mokrusha (Ural).

Other deposits:

New and North Zealand;
Tanzania;
Madagascar;
Australia.

Physical properties

Moonstone is a potassium feldspar not related to the Moon.

Physical properties	Their features
Formula	K
Refraction	1,520–1,525
Density	2.56-2.62 g / cm³
Syngonia	Monoclinic.
Break	Uneven, stepped.
Cleavage	Perfect.
Hardness	6–6,5
Transparency	Translucent.
Shine	Glass.
Line color	White.
Colour	Light gray, with a pale blue tint, colorless, yellow.

An optical effect occurs in the mineral; it weakly luminesces in X-rays. The lunar shimmer of the mineral is produced by transparent lamellar crystals.

Light yellow crystals are extremely rare. The highest quality gems are mined in Sri Lanka.

Medicinal properties

The healing stone protects against the negative effects of the moon. Mediums recommend wearing jewelry or just a small piece of jewelry to heal some diseases:

For relief during epileptic seizures.
People prone to outbursts of anger.
From fears and insomnia.
With diseases of the genitourinary system.
Improves digestion.
Promotes lymph circulation.
Helps with childbirth.
It has an effect on improving the work of the heart.

Magic stone

For some peoples, the magic stone moonstone is considered sacred, it is valued more expensive than gold. He is given the status of harmony, therefore, in the form of a gift, he will bring happiness.

The gem gives the ability to look into the future, awakens tender feelings. A brooch with a gem can get rid of loneliness. It has the ability to attract love.

Meditating with a gem or wearing a talisman is recommended for creative people:

artists;
for writers;
musicians.

The gem is able to wake up the subconscious, reveal talent. A ring with jewelry promotes increased tolerance and mercy towards people, relieves conflicts, corrects feelings.

It gains special strength during the full moon. The glow can release from anger, relieve tension, awaken dreaminess, tenderness, softness. Mages endow the crystal with protective properties:

Strengthen the ability for astral travel.
Master the ability to visualize.
Quick release from illusions and depression.
Help in business development, building relationships with business partners.

Jewelry with mineral

According to legend, a particle of the Moon that fell to the Earth brought its power with it, so people began to wear jewelry to protect their owners. In jewelry production, the gem began to be actively used at the beginning of the twentieth century with the light hand of the trendsetter, French designer Rene Lalique.

The gem is very delicate and fragile. It is necessary to protect the jewelry from mechanical damage... They shine with a soft glow from the depths, shimmer with white and blue sheen. It is difficult to take your eyes off them. Various decorations are made from the mineral:

brooches;
rings;
earrings;
bracelets;
pendants;
necklace;
beads.

The gem is combined with many semi-precious, precious and semi-precious stones:

The price of adularia and varieties fluctuate depending on the stone, frame. Jewelry with a stone can be bought from 200 rubles. For the same ring with a Labrador you will have to pay 5-10 times more. Because of its fragility, jewelers work very carefully with it. The owner should also treat it carefully so that the jewelry retains its natural beauty for a long time.

Variety

A feature of moonstone colors is the phenomenon of light flicker. Its cause is the internal structure of the mineral, which has the form of lamellas, thin stepped plates:

The sun's rays, penetrating into the depths of the gem, are scattered as a result of refraction.
As a result, there is an interference, a play of light, enveloping the adularia with mystery and adoration.
Interference causes whitish-blue reflections on the gem's surface, called ebb.

Adularescence is characteristic of plagioclase varieties:

albita;
oligoclase or belomorite.

Adular is a white or transparent mineral with blue tints. Minerals processed shimmer with shimmering blue tints, a radiance similar to the lunar glow. The incomprehensible splendor delights everyone who contemplates this perfection. In nature comes across:

White;
purple crystal;
shining from the depths with golden shimmers;
resembling a star.

These rare specimens were found in India.

How to distinguish a fake?

There is less and less moonstone in nature, so it becomes more expensive. Therefore, everything that is passed off in a jewelry store for him may turn out to be a skillful synthetic imitation or a fake, which in India has long been learned to produce from matte tinted translucent glass.

The stone looks better than natural ones, it is brighter, brighter, but it lacks the energy, healing and magical properties of the original.

Synthetic jewelry is made by pressing moonstone crumbs. The result is jewelry with a uniform structure and smooth transitions. Inserts of them are used to decorate jewelry:

rings;
pendants;
beads.

To buy an adularia instead of a synthetic analogue, you need to be able to distinguish it from a fake:

You can buy natural stone from a manufacturer or foreign production. It's always expensive.
In beads made from small crumbs (they are brought from Asia, they are cheap, but they are rare).
The main difference between the original is its iridescence. It can be seen when rotated in originals at an angle of 12 degrees. Simulations look the same regardless of tilt.
The mineral is cold. If it warms up in a short time, it is a fake.

Labrador or Belomorite are counterfeited in most cases. These are the most common types of gem that are attempted to be counterfeited.

Care of products

Mineral is a fragile material for jewelry, craftsmen make carefully. It must be stored separately to prevent accidental scratches and chips, mechanical damage.

With a careful attitude, it will look like new for a long time. But, if while wearing the jewelry it has lost its luster and novelty, it can be returned by polishing and grinding.

Compatibility with zodiac signs

Adularia is the strongest crystal with rich astrological properties, but they do not affect every sign of the zodiac. Who is the crystal suitable for? Preference is given to people born on the full moon. The stone will protect these people, bring them good luck, and help in difficult situations.

Zodiac sign	Compatibility
Scorpion	The energy of a stone is ideal, which will help solve financial problems.
Sagittarius	It is combined with the energy of the stone, with the help of which it will solve urgent problems.
Virgin	He will help you gain wisdom and discretion.
scales	Full mineral compatibility will help develop talents.
Lions	Will pacify ambition and give calmness and confidence.
Cancer	It fits perfectly, the energy is native to the sign, it brings good luck in everything.
Aries	It is not recommended to use a stone, it gives them laziness, making them inert, passive.
Aquarius	It is undesirable to resort to the power of a stone.
Fishes	Better to do without the help of a stone.
Twins	The stone will make the duality of the sign imperceptible, help to be more judicious in making decisions.
Capricorns	Neutral attitude of energy to the sign. Will not hurt.
Taurus	Allows you to relieve stress. He will give peace.

The talisman will suit every sign, it will keep the owner, will help in any situation, provided it is worn correctly. You need to wear a crystal according to the phases of the moon. The amulet will have a positive effect positively on the wearer at the time of the growth of the moon, as well as the full moon.

On the waning moon, it does not need to be worn, the stone can take away the energy of the owner. Adularia, with its versatility, is able to help any sign in communication, study, and career.

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On a clear, cloudless night, the radiance of the stars, which the twinkling moon commands, will amaze anyone. The lord of the night presented people with a moonstone so that they would remember magic and magic among their daily worries and responsibilities. This gift from nature is truly wonderful. The crystal looks like a bluish piece of mother-of-pearl shining in the hands of a person.

In ancient and mysterious India, the mineral was considered the frozen light of the moon. He was recognized as one of the most powerful artifacts. Modern priests of Indian temples also claim that the moonstone, after special rituals, can release droplets of liquid - moon dew, which has incredible magical power. Among pragmatic mineralogists, the following names for the crystal are common: adularia, fisheye, aglaurite and pearl spar.

Physical properties

Aglaurite is a type of feldspar. Consists of prismatic crystals and thin plates. Therefore, the mineral is quite fragile, it can be damaged by any mechanical impact or impact. The stone is colorless and translucent, sometimes transparent. It has no inclusions visible to the naked eye. If the fish eye is placed under X-rays, it will begin to luminesce. The crystal acquired its name due to its appearance. The gem shimmers, and the glow comes as if from the inside of the adularia. It resembles the shimmer of the moon.

Medicinal properties

A piece of "moonlight" also has medicinal properties. According to lithotherapists, it can cleanse a person's aura and drive away bad thoughts. Pearl spar can help its owner:

Get rid of chronic fatigue and depression.
Overcome persistent bad moods.
Normalize sleep, get rid of nightmares and insomnia.
Improve your emotional state.

The mineral restores human energy and has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract and the cardiovascular system.

Magical properties

The main feature of the fish eye is its ability to enhance clairvoyance.

The crystal helps people with psychic abilities. Healers and magicians with a moonstone get the opportunity to see events in the distant future. Historians, archaeologists and anthropologists who own adularia will be lucky and they will be able to penetrate the secrets of the forgotten past. And also the stone strengthens the intuition of people seeking to comprehend new knowledge.

The cold glow of a gem will be able to awaken dreaminess in its owner, relieve excessive stress, relieve self-confidence. The fish eye is able to make a person complacent and merciful.

If difficult situations arise in life, then you need to relax with a stone in your hand and imagine that all the negativity goes far, far beyond the city limits. After such meditation, the decision on how to get out of a difficult situation will itself appear in the head.

Gemological properties

The chemical composition of adularia suggests that it is potassium aluminosilicate. Its formula is КАlSi 3 О 8. The mystical radiance makes aglaurite unique and mysterious. The mineral is especially wonderful in natural moonlight or sunlight.

Crystals are rare in nature. Therefore, a moonstone can be worth over $ 100 per carat. Prices for Indian adularia range from $ 10 to $ 40, and for larger specimens - $ 90. The most expensive gems are pale blue.

Types and colors

Basically, pearl spar has milky, bluish, turquoise and purple hues. There are specimens of light gray color with a delicate pearlescent tint. The overflow of adularia appears when a person turns a polished crystal. The gem itself is homogeneous, has a milky hazy shade inside. Deposits on the island of Sri Lanka, in the Ural Mountains and in Chukotka give people very valuable gems. Their peculiarity is blue iridescence - an iridescent color glow after crystal processing.

Sometimes plagioclases can be sold under the guise of adularia, but they belong to a different group of minerals. After processing, plagioclase also acquires a rainbow tint, which resembles gasoline streaks on the surface of the water. But when looking at it, there is no feeling of extraordinary depth, as when admiring pearl spar. Plagioclase is sometimes also called moonstone, but this is not true.

Talismans and amulets

Those people who consider adularia a rustic crystal think wrongly. It will look good in an intricate frame made of any precious metal. When processing the stone, the craftsmen try to make the dome high so that the crystal's radiance is maximized. The oval shape of the gem is considered the best.

For centuries, humans have used the hardened "light of the moon" as an amulet. And in our days, the magical power of the mysterious crystal has not disappeared. Do not forget that any fish-eye jewelry is not only a stylish adornment, but also a strong talisman.

The men's ring made of noble platinum with a large inset made of beige-smoky pearl spar looks very expressive thanks to the gloomy shine of the gem. The stone in such a product looks really amazing, because the frosty shade of the metal emphasizes its beauty. The owner of such a talisman will get rid of bouts of uncontrollable rage and anger, become more balanced and calm.
A pendant made of blackened silver with a gray adularia will surely attract the attention of others. The round cabochon and the ornament of the frame will emphasize the dignity of any moonstone. The pendant will help the lady solve the main problems in her life, especially those related to personal experiences. A very powerful amulet can be a pendant with aglaurite, on which the image of the zodiac sign is applied.
The women's ring is impressive, in which the metallic sheen of the greenish-blue fish eye and the dark yellow cut of gold contrasts. Such an accessory will become a real symbol of femininity and spiritual strength of the fairer sex. The ring will bring her confidence and desire to achieve any set goals.
The brooch that combines lemon-gold-cut moonstones is simply gorgeous. The product will suit a mature lady. The magical mineral will give her the idea that she should not regret what has already passed.
Earrings with aglaurite in silver are delicate and light. They are suitable for the fairer sex of any age. The decoration will be a great addition to both business and festive clothes. Amazing radiance from the depths of the gem will attract the attention of others. And the owner of such earrings will gain reliable protection from nervous overload and stress.

How to identify a fake?

Very often, cheaper minerals or fakes are passed off as a moonstone. Most often, instead of natural adularia, specially processed plastic or glass is offered. It is very easy to distinguish a fake. You need to look at it through the rays of the sun or a source of artificial lighting. A natural mineral is always unevenly colored. A clear sign of a man-made trinket will be the unusually bright play of the specimen. And also a distinctive feature of a fake will be that it looks equally beautiful from different sides and angles.

And it is also worth holding the product in your hands. If the stone heats up very quickly, it means that it is fake. A real mineral will stay cold for a long time. You can put the sample in plain water. A particle of "moonlight" will become brighter, and its color - more saturated. The fake will not visually change.

It is necessary to distinguish between pearl spar and plagioclase. The second mineral has a distinctly heterogeneous structure that is layered. When viewed from him, you can see the boundaries of layers and cracks that you will never see in adularia. The sheen of plagioclases is both yellow and orange, and blue-blue tones are characteristic of the moonstone.

Who is moonstone suitable for?

Many healers have noted the healing properties of aglaurite. Basically, the mineral helps the fairer sex. Ladies wearing jewelery with a gem become calmer and more balanced. They begin to feel their feminine attraction, and bad thoughts visit them less and less. For women who are preparing to become mothers, it is better to wear only adularia jewelry. Then worries, doubts and fears will leave them alone.

Fisheye favors creative people:

writers and poets;
literary observers;
musicians and composers;
actors;
artists;
journalists;
art critics.

If such representatives of the human race have a product with a gem, then they will be able to see the world around them in a new light.

Fisheye energy can also help business people. If you put on an amulet with a crystal on your right hand, then any negotiations will go like clockwork. Partners will definitely support the point of view of the owner of the pearl spar. The power of the gem will give success in any area of business, if the beginning of the business is combined with the time when the moon is growing. In this case, you must not part with the amulet.

The wearing of the moonstone is indicated for those people who have an explosive temperament. The crystal will give them the ability to control themselves. And also a fisheye can attract love into the life of its owner. Therefore, it should be worn by those who wish to find their soul mate and arrange a personal life.

Do not forget that aglaurite does not affect aggressive and angry people. He helps only kind and docile individuals.

How to wear the correct moonstone?

In order for pearl spar to work better on the owner, certain rules must be followed:

Fisheye jewelry should only be worn on days when the moon is rising. At other times, the gem does not give its energy, but, on the contrary, takes it from its owner.
Adularia cannot be worn with other stones, since it is not known how the energy of interaction of two minerals will affect a person.
Cutting from a base metal reduces the magical effect of aglaurite, so it is worth buying only silver, gold, platinum items with a crystal.

If a bracelet or ring from adularia is worn on the left hand, then it will help its owner to establish relationships with people. And a person in love - to achieve mutual feelings. The gem on the right hand will reveal the wearer's abilities with its powerful magical power.

A piece of "moonlight" gains strength during the growing month and reaches its maximum power during the full moon. At this time, you need to recharge the mineral. It should be put in the place where the moon path appears at night. Adularia likes it when the owner communicates and consults with him. Only then will he patronize a person with all his might.

Moonstone- This is potassium spar and is one of the varieties of orthoclase. It is bluish-silver in color, translucent. Spar creates a glow around itself, which most of all resembles moonlight, for which, in fact, it received such a name.

The mineral is called adularia, aglaurite, ice spar, and also fish eye. In India, where he is more revered than others, he is called jandarakand (which means "moonlight").

Rough moonstone is valued by many people for its magical, healing properties. It is used to create talismans, jewelry.

Moonstone appears in ore, most often gold-bearing, veins or in pematites. It was found in the quartz vein of the Alps in places where ilmenite, rock crystal, titanite, chlorite, hematite and rutile are also found. It is formed in igneous rock at a temperature of 650–700 o C. Adularia can also grow in hot water, rich in potassium and silica. It is formed in the rock (or rather, in its cracks), including volcanic effusive.

For the first time, feldspar was discovered in the Adula mountains. Many believe that this is where the second name came from - adularia. However, there is a version that it was named after Mons Adular (as the Saint Gotthard Massif was called earlier).
To date, Sri Lanka has almost depleted the deposit. Rich reserves are found in:

Brazil.
Australia, Burma and India (there is a mineral here that has a star-like effect).
Madagascar.
New Zealand.
USA. Near Oliver, since 1958, adularia has been mined, which is similar in quality to a stone from Sri Lanka.
Tanzania (Africa).
Russia.
Ukraine.

In the Russian Empire, an unprocessed moonstone was found in the Urals (namely, in Mount Mokrusha), in the Inaglinsky massif, which is located in Siberia. The gem was discovered near a quartz deposit. Chukotka is famous for its minerals: adularia-quartz (it has a banded-cockade texture) and adularia-rhodochrosite (it includes native gold, quartz).

Since ancient times, alchemists and sorcerers were sure that the crystal with a bewitching glow was sent to Earth by the goddess Moon, as her footprints on the planet. Looking at this special mineral in the palm of your hand, you begin to believe the ancient legends about it.

According to one of the legends, the goddess saw how a young mother could not put a sick baby to bed. He cried for a long time and could not sleep, and my mother, tired for the day, kept swinging the baby in her arms. The goddess was so moved by what she saw that a tear rolled down her cheek and fell on the child's pillow. After a short time, the baby calmed down and fell asleep. In the morning he woke up healthy, and near the bed the woman found a mineral of extraordinary radiance. Books about magic say that on a full moon, droplets of tears can appear on a stone. They are considered medicinal.

People even now note that if you have pearl spar, then insomnia will not threaten you, sleep will be sound, and dreams will be bright. The mineral has several names: aglaurite, adularia, pearl spar.

In ancient books, you can read the myth that the moonbeam, having reached the surface of the earth, turned to stone - this is how the lunar mineral appeared. Having absorbed the energy of the moon, he is able to work miracles.

Help with treatment

Natural origin determines the healing properties of the moonstone. Recognized as feminine, adularia clears the human aura, frees the head from negative thoughts.

Ailments that the crystal helps to cope with:

Nervous system disorders. The healing powers of the mineral give emotional balance, soothe, extinguish irrepressible outbursts of anger. Amulets from a gem are able to pull people out of a prolonged depression, relieve unnecessary stress.
Insomnia. The mineral has a calming effect on a person, makes it easier to fall asleep. Just place the crystal under your pillow and you will surely dream of something good.
Epilepsy. Healers note the power of the healing effect of adularia in the fight against this serious ailment. After treatment, the frequency of epileptic seizures is markedly reduced.

How else can a stone help:

Activates the activity of the brain. The talisman will dispel all disturbing thoughts and add energy.
Facilitates childbirth. By its feature of balancing nervous impulses, the crystal helps a woman to tune in to childbirth and to endure them less painfully.

Gem magic

The magical properties of the stone are closely related to women and love. Adularia balances the level of Yin energy, is suitable not only for women, but also for men, removes negative energy from all chakras.

The mineral contributes to the spiritual development of a person, helps to see the essence of things and not worry about trifles. Crystals come in different colors, and each in its own way manifests its magical abilities.

The magical properties of different colors:

Gray. Crystals of this color help shamans see the future, connect with parallel worlds, and open the knowledge of the New Moon.
Blue bring relaxation during meditation, find a balance between Yin and Yang.
Gem white colors bring emotional balance to the lives of men, give women daydreaming, and save children from night fears.
Rainbow color the stone will correctly distribute the flow of energy throughout the aura.

It is important how to wear the moonstone so that it can help. The main purpose of adular is to attract love. He will teach a person to love and give love to others; for this purpose, you need to wear an amulet on the left side. A crystal jewelry worn on the right hand will unleash creativity.

When choosing a mineral for yourself, you need to look at who the moonstone is suitable for (if you find yourself on this list, then feel free to buy it):

People of creative professions : artists, writers, artists. The properties of adular will help them reveal their talent.
People working with the human psyche : psychologists, educators, doctors. The crystal helps to better understand the interlocutor.

Lovers give a good mood and the opportunity to receive reciprocity. Doubtful people can bring confidence in their own uniqueness and attractiveness. Suitable for believers to find it easier to find a common language with others.

Astrology

Who is the moonstone suitable for according to the zodiac sign? Most of all - to Pisces, Scorpions, Cancers.

More about who and to what extent adularia fits the zodiac sign:

Moonstone for Cancer is of particular importance. The compatibility is almost perfect here. He will bring Cancer good luck, harmony, reveal the true meaning of life.
For Leo adularia prepared calmness and self-confidence, the ability to find a middle ground between good and bad deeds.
Virgo zodiac sign will become even more practical and sensible, will be able to realize their ambitions in a career. For Virgo Woman, a crystal necklace will become a kind of Viagra in love relationships.
Sagittarius will help to solve any problem and get out of an unpleasant situation.
For Libra the stone will become a kind of key to revealing its purpose, creative inclinations, will tell you how to implement plans.
For Scorpio the stone will work as an alarm clock, wake up and reveal the talents dormant inside. For lonely female scorpions, acquiring a gem means the beginning of love.
The stone has in store for financial stability for Capricorn.
Moonstone for Aquarius woman will become a protector from an envious eye, unmarried will give family happiness.
Astrologers cannot unequivocally recommend pearl spar for a ram woman ... He absorbs her violent energy, but at the same time softens the obstinacy of Aries. This sign lights up quickly, starts a lot of things and just as quickly drops everything. Moonstone for Aries is recognized to put things in order, first of all in his head and then in the house and business.
The ability to enjoy life prepared a gem as a gift for Taurus woman ... This zodiac sign is famous for its prudence, but in anger, it is scary. Moonstone for Taurus acts as a restraint of anger, it prevents him from acting rashly.
The stone will bring wisdom when making important decisions for Gemini.
The moonstone appears to have appeared on earth on purpose for Pisces... Amulets, talismans made of stone will bring Pisces financial well-being, reciprocal love and good health.

Summing up, it should be noted: the magical properties of adularia will fully reward Pisces, Cancers and Scorpions. People who, according to the horoscope, belong to the zodiac signs Aries, Sagittarius, Capricorn and Leo, will react differently to the presence of pearl spar. They will appreciate its beauty, but they will not get much benefit.

How to use the magical abilities of the crystal

In order for the mineral to realize its strength at full capacity, you need to recharge it periodically. To do this, on a full moon, you should put it on the windowsill, under the moonlight, for the whole night.

How to use:

When fortune-telling the gem is kept on the table , in a conspicuous place - it contributes to the discovery of secrets.
Any moonstone jewelry is worn as an amulet that restrains your anger and others ... This is especially true for men.
To develop intuition and unleash creativity, you need during the new moon, put the adularia in the middle of the forehead .
Can put the crystal on the heart area , so he will remove all mental anguish and calm.
Feng Shui moonstone located in the northwest part of the house , harmonizes all energy flows.
To get a good harvest, well put on a gem ornament when planting seeds .

Pearl spar will fully reveal its magical qualities in a silver frame. The moonstone is perhaps the kindest of all, it tames a violent temper and brings harmony to life, helps in love and teaches to love others. Most importantly, he is not capable of harming anyone.

To feel the beneficial effects of the mineral, you need to know.