Moonstone (orthoclase) is from the feldspar family of minerals. It is white or clear and at times has a pearl-like color. Tiny albite crystals within the stone provide a shimmering glow known as adularescence. Moonstone was very popular early in the 20th century and was extensively used in Art Nouveau jewellery.
As a healing stone, it enhances intuitive sensitivity, relieves anxiety and stress and reduces the tendency to over-react emotionally. It stabilizes the emotions, providing calmness. Moonstone enhances intuition, promotes inspiration, success and good fortune in love and business matters.
Classification: Silicate (Tectosilicate)
Size: approximately the size of a quarter, however sizes and shapes vary