What does Adularia moonstone mean?

Moonstone is a translucent bluish-silver feldspar. The stone received its name for its blue or silver-white iridescence, which is generated by its thin-plate structure. Otherwise, moon stones are called adularia or selenites. In India, moonstone is called jandarakand, which means “moonlight.” It is considered the most revered stone among moon worshipers. Moonstones can be milky white, purple, or as if illuminated by an internal golden shimmer. There are moonstones with star patterns or a cat’s eye effect, but such specimens are rare. Moonstone is a type of potassium feldspar orthoclase that has nothing to do with the Moon. The composition of the stone is KAlSi3O8, it is potassium aluminum trisilicate. Crystallizes in the monoclinic system. The moonstone effect can be achieved by plagioclases (oligoclase-belomorite and albite), as well as orthoclase (not adularia). The color is usually white, light gray or bluish. The cabochon treatment brings out shimmering blue tones reminiscent of moonlight, giving the stone a special appeal. Crystals are translucent. The shine is silky, glassy. The specific optical effect observed in moonstone, as well as in other types of iridescent feldspars, is called schillerization (from German. Schiller – play of colors). Weakly luminesces in X-rays. The mineral forms transparent prismatic or plate-like crystals with a bluish-white, “lunar” shimmer of the surface. Therefore, moonstone is sometimes called “fish eye”. There are also crystals of light yellow color. This mineral is extremely rare. High quality crystals come mainly from Sri Lanka. Hardness – 6,0-6,6; density – 2,6 g/cm3. Low refractive indices: from 1,518–1,528 to 1,533–1,535. The main deposit is in India. The light flickering of moon stones is an amazing phenomenon in the world of precious stones, called “adularization”. The reason for this flickering is the internal structure of the stone in the form of lamellas. Incident light rays are refracted in the stone and scattered. Thus, a unique light phenomenon arises, which makes the moonstone so unique and so desirable. This beautiful gemstone has its weak points. This is its relatively low hardness. Moonstones should be handled very carefully. The shine lost when wearing moonstones can be easily restored by repeated grinding and polishing. Moonstone has several varieties. Opaque feldspars are sometimes called moonstones. One of them, Labrador, was discovered in the 18th century by missionaries of the German community of the Labrador Peninsula in Canada. A little later, a large deposit of labradorite was found in Russia – in the vicinity of St. Petersburg in 1781. During the construction of the road from St. Petersburg to the royal palace in Peterhof, boulders with labradorite were discovered. The St. Petersburg nobility began to wear rings and rings with these stones. By the way, we called the moonstone tausin – from the Persian “tausi” – peacock – for its resemblance to the iridescence of peacock plumage. Labradorite has a beautiful play of colors, and its dark variety, sparkling blue, is called black moonstone. The richest deposits of labradorite were later discovered in Ukraine. Moreover, there turned out to be so much of it that it depreciated in value, became a facing stone and was later used for cladding metro stations and many monumental buildings. Very beautiful Labradors are mined in Finland and Madagascar (Madagascar moonstone). Also among the feldspars there is a sunstone (aventurine feldspar), which has an unusual sparkling-golden tint. It is found in Norway, the USA, Russia (on the Selenga River, which flows into Baikal). Another variety of moonstone is belomorite: translucent, white, with a bluish tint. But real moonstones – adularia and sanidine – are still very rare. Their deposits are found mainly in India, Sri Lanka and Burma. And not so long ago, geologists discovered large deposits of sanidine in Mongolia. Since ancient times, moonstone has been used to attract love. People suffering from loneliness should wear brooches with this mineral on the left side. The stone not only attracts love, but also awakens this high feeling in its owner. A ring with a moonstone worn on the left hand corrects a person’s feelings, helps to avoid conflicts, relieves stress, makes him more tolerant and merciful. The ring on the right hand helps to completely relax, awakens imagination and creative impulses. Experts say that meditation with the moonstone helps to reveal the subconscious, as well as hidden abilities and talents. Astrologers do not recommend using the power of the moonstone for fire signs – Aries, Leo, Sagittarius. It is not contraindicated for other zodiac signs. It is especially useful for Cancer. Moonstone is a talisman for people of creative professions: writers, musicians, artists. It reveals their talents, gives inspiration, and encourages creative impulses. The stone is considered to bring happiness and is highly valued as a gift to lovers, as it helps to awaken tender feelings and makes it possible to read the future. A stone of love and harmony with the environment, moonstone was valued more than gold by many peoples and was considered sacred. Moonstone is filled with special power during the full moon. Its glow arouses dreaminess, softness, tenderness in people, relieves tension, eliminates anger and excessive self-confidence. Application. Moonstone is a jewelry stone. This gemstone was loved a hundred years ago during the Art Nouveau era. French jeweler Rene Lalique used it in his products, which today can only be seen in museums and private collections. When purchasing jewelry with moonstone, you may encounter price differences. The price is determined by the color intensity, size and transparency of the stone. Excellent blue moonstones have incredible three-dimensional color depth that is visible when the stone is rotated. Such specimens are highly valued by collectors due to their rarity and, accordingly, expensive. Multi-colored Indian moonstones are generally less expensive than classic blue moonstones, so everyone can choose a stone that suits their taste and budget. In India, moonstone was considered to bring good luck and was sacred. Moonstone was highly valued as a gift to loved ones, as it was considered capable of awakening tender passion and gave lovers the opportunity to discover their future fate. In Greek mythology, pearlspar was associated with the legendary Hyperboreans. The northern region of the Hyperboreans gave the world moonstones, containing mystical revelations and the ability to see visions. Magicians have always highly valued these properties of moonstones, but treated them with great caution, since the stones could destroy wizards. And in historical documents about the Chaldeans who lived in Southern Mesopotamia in the 1st millennium BC, it was reported that they especially valued the magical properties of moonstone: on the full moon, when the power of the stone increased, the Chaldean priests put it under their tongue and said prayers and prophecies . Adularia was considered sacred and brings happiness in Ceylon. Interest in moonstone did not fade away in the Middle Ages in Europe. It was called the stone of lovers; girls wore it as an amulet and believed that it brought happiness in love. They also said that the stone cried on a moonlit night and that the moisture it released healed fever. In general, moonstone was endowed with other healing properties. So, many still believe that it helps with epilepsy and treats kidneys. In addition, according to ancient legends, moonstone is one of the best natural psychotherapists: it helps to cope with melancholy, depression, relieves fear, and helps to overcome situations associated with difficult experiences and emotional stress. And some men are still convinced that moonstone helps restrain hysterical attacks in women and cools the lusts of nymphomaniacs. There are many legends about moonstone. It is said, for example, that a white spot appears on its surface, growing as the moon’s brightness increases until the full moon. At this time, magical powers return to the stone. Since 1868 Wilkie Collins’s novel “The Moonstone” was published; the image of a mysterious mineral influencing the fate of people and associated with the deities of the East invariably excites mystical lovers of precious stones. However, Collins had in mind a yellow diamond, while the moonstone is a completely different gem: adularia, also known as selenite, also known as mother-of-pearl and pearlspar. 0.0 (0 votes) Report to moderator ♥ 7 LiveJournal Tumblr Blogger Comment 0 Likes 7 Russia, Ufa Follow the master’s work subscribe to news Blogs on the topic Comments Comment Follow comments (1) Comment Follow comments (1) Keywords Blog categories TOP 10 Magazine Creative materials Dictionary of creativity Virtual Tours

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Moonstone belongs to the feldspar group, and got its name due to its unusual silver-blue color.

A mineral is a substance homogeneous in structure and composition that is part of a rock, meteorite or ore, formed in the earth’s crust or its water shell as a result of natural physical and chemical processes.

Jewelry stones (both precious and semi-precious) are beautiful and rare varieties of a particular mineral.

It is the ratio of the mass of a substance to the volume it occupies. When comparing two objects with the same volume, the one whose density is higher will be heavier.

2,6 g/cm³ Mohs hardness

A relative scale of mineral hardness, with Mohs 1 being the least hard and 10 being the hardest.

The standard for the greatest hardness is a diamond with a rating of 10 on the Mohs scale.

Moonstone is particularly fragile and susceptible to temperature and weather changes. The second name of the stone – adularia – is not entirely correct, since adularia is colorless orthoclase (a type of feldspar), and moonstone includes both orthoclase and albite. However, the color shifts characteristic of moonstone under lighting are usually called adularization.

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The Legend of the Moonstone

One of the rarest varieties of adularia is a yellowish stone. According to legend, it is in such a mineral that a witch on her deathbed can enclose all her power and thus deceive death. If you own a yellowish moonstone, then you should take a closer look at it during the full moon. If it contains witch power, then the stone that night will take on a yellowish-red or even bloody hue.

Deposits and cost of adularia

The richest and most famous place for moonstone mining is located on the Indian island of Sri Lanka. In the second half of the 20th century, several more deposits were discovered. Among them are the island of Madagascar, the state of Virginia in the USA and Tanzania.

Adularia is quite popular and in demand among jewelers. Prices for it can vary significantly, and the most expensive are those with an intense blue color, a bright internal glow and the greatest color depth. Such stones are rare and expensive.

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Multi-colored stones are in the least demand in the jewelry industry and their prices are not high. On average, the cost of small and not very outstanding quality stones starts from 1 dollar per 1 carat; larger adularias (from 3-4 carats), subject to high purity and ideal color, can cost from 70 dollars per carat.

The healing properties of the stone

This mineral has the ability to “pull” negative energy from the owner and stabilize the energy field. Adularia can also heal minor skin damage: scratches, burns, abrasions. Experts are confident that it has a beneficial effect on patients with epilepsy: it weakens and shortens the duration of attacks of this disease.

There is an opinion that even a small stone can facilitate childbirth and stabilize the functioning of the pelvic organs, as well as relieve its owner from uncontrollable outbursts of aggression and fear. Moonstone cures insomnia and helps restore the gastrointestinal tract.

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With constant contact, moonstone controls the movement of fluids in the body, gets rid of stones in the organs, and with its help you can be cured of cancer in the final stages.

Magical properties of moonstone

As the name suggests, the stone is directly associated with the Moon. Very often you can notice a dull white speck in it, the size of which depends on the phase of this patron planet. During the full moon, the stone becomes icy to the touch, and it is believed that it is in this state that it is most suitable for performing magical actions.

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Moonstone can enhance the wearer’s intuition, especially for those born during a full moon. If there is a quarrel in the family, then the stone is able to extinguish it, provided that both spouses have it.

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If there are figurines made of this mineral in the house, they should be removed away during the waning of the Moon so as not to become a victim of the “vampirism” of the stone during this period.

Who will benefit from adularia?

This amazing stone is recommended to be worn by people with a strong character who tend to dream and fantasize. Moonstone will bring them good luck in business and slightly soften their character. But if its owner becomes a suspicious and capricious person, then the adular, strengthening these character traits, will turn the owner into a parody of himself.

It was believed that the adularia was able to help the owner find his soul mate and preserve the mutual feeling that arose for life. That is why it is advisable for unmarried girls to wear jewelry with it.

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As an amulet, it should be constantly worn by people of creative professions: artists, poets, musicians, since one of the many properties of this mineral is the revelation of human potential and the expansion of his consciousness.

Which zodiac signs are moonstone suitable for?

Among the favorites of this gem are Libra, Capricorn, Aries, Cancer, Pisces and Scorpio. Each of the representatives of these signs will benefit from the moonstone and provide its own protection.

Some astrologers believe that the stone is contraindicated only for Leo and Sagittarius. Representatives of other signs can wear jewelry with moonstone without fear of consequences, but also without expecting any particular benefit.

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What stones are combined with

Moonstone, or adularia, embodies the positive energy of the Earth’s satellite and brings happiness to everyone who does not suffer from moodiness and melancholy. The mineral squares these qualities, therefore, in order to weaken its negative effects and stimulate positive ones, it is recommended to choose a “partner” for it.

The combination of moonstone with amethyst, turquoise, beryl, onyx, blue sapphire and lapis lazuli enhances the beneficial effects of the stones and has a good effect on the health of the owner.

A negative effect can be achieved if you wear adularia together with agate, garnet, malachite, ruby, carnelian, chalcedony and jasper. Diamond, aventurine, emerald and topaz are on a negative “charge” during the full moon, when the gem is most active. And combining them at this time is not a good idea. Moonstone has a calm neutrality with all other minerals.

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What metals does moonstone combine with?

Silver, a metal traditionally associated with the Earth’s satellite, is suitable for moonstone.

Also, its properties can be enhanced by a platinum frame.

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If you dreamed of a moonstone

Seeing a moonstone in a dream is a favorable sign, according to most dream books, despite its mystical, witchcraft reputation. A gem set in gold or silver portends love hidden from prying eyes.

If a girl dreams of an adularia that looks more like a boulder than a piece of jewelry, this means that her expectations are too high, and you shouldn’t expect a rich prince on a white horse, because there are much more worthy candidates nearby.

Did you know that.

Moonstone has almost always been associated in one way or another with good luck in love and relationships. However, he was always a stone of tender and reverent relationships, and he could curb and calm excessive passion.

It is recommended to wear moonstone exclusively in a silver frame. As you know, silver is also very often associated with the Moon and its cold radiance.