MOONSTONE CHARACTERISTICS
Origin of the name: The origin comes from the Sanskrit terms “kanta”, which means “beloved”, and “chandra”, which means “moon”.
Chemical Composition: Double potassium aluminum silicate, KAlSi38O8
Hardness: Between 6 and 6.5
Deposits: Australia, Burma, Brazil, United States, India, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania.
Color(s): Colorless, white, bluish, yellow reflections.
History and Legends:
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It has been an object of worship in ancient times, associated with the goddess Diana by the Romans.
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It was believed to provide celestial clairvoyance and spiritual awakening.
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It was considered to have been created by lunar rays and was sacred in India.
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It is related to love, fertility and passion and was used to protect pregnant women and increase the chances of having a child.
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The Egyptians used it to protect themselves from the dangers of the night.
Lithotherapy Properties:
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Calm
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Peace and tranquility .
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Receptivity
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Balance between masculine and feminine energies.
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Harmonizes emotions and helps in reconciliation.
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Develops sensitivity, creativity and sweetness.
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Facilitates premonitory dreams and intuition.
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Promotes openness to others and eliminates unnecessary fears.
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Provides security and comfort.
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Clears the mind in moments of doubt.
Physical Properties:
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Harmonizes hormonal secretions and menstrual cycles
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Helps in solving sterility problems and maintaining breastfeeding after childbirth
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Relieves menstrual pain and menopause
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Improves the quality of skin, nails and hair
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Promotes restful sleep
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Reduces stress and anxiety
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Prevents fluid retention problems and helps the proper functioning of the kidneys and bladder
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Regulates the thyroid and blood circulation
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It has healing effects, is protective and comforting
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Neutralizes pain and accelerates the healing process
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It is suitable for women, men, children and animals.