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White Moonstone is a cream to white variety of Feldspar that displays a shimmery quality known as adularescence. This common Moonstone variety reinforces the experiences you've had and lessons you've learned from the New Moon until the time of the First Quarter Moon during each lunar cycle. Join me to discover more about the healing properties of White Moonstone, and some of the ways you can incorporate this beautiful stone into your crystal practice...
A Crystal Message about the Healing Properties of White Moonstone: “I tune into my tenderness and nurturing energy. I'm open to the influence of my intuition and am guided by my higher self."
Common Healing Properties of White Moonstone:
- Balances the emotions
- Facilitates a connection with the Moon
- Opens you to the creative influence of the water element
- Assists in healing work for the earth’s oceans, seas, and other bodies of water
- Shields you from unwanted or negative energy
- Helps you energetically reset after difficult experiences
- Associated with cycles - of life, of fertility, and of crops
- Enhances abundance
- Facilitates personal achievement
- Enhances feelings of completion and wholeness
- Encourages you to go for your dreams
- Helps you get in flow with lunar energy
- Enhances your intuition
- Encourages manifestation
- Facilitates energetic protection
Colors: White, Cream, Off-White
Zodiac Signs: Gemini, Cancer, Scorpio
Companion Stone: Sunstone
Moon Phases: First Quarter, Full
Companion Flowers: Moonflower
Elements: Water, Ether/Spirit
Companion Essential Oil: Yarrow
Common Origins: India, Norway, Austria
Notes: Moonstone is part of the feldspar group of minerals.
Wanna’ Get Science-y? Click Here to get information about the chemical composition, hardness, streak, etc. of this crystal from one of my favorite sites!
More About White Moonstone:
Moonstone's distinctive sheen caused by light diffraction within internal layers of the Orthoclase and Albite. White Moonstone is a member of the Orthoclase Feldspar group of minerals, different than Rainbow Moonstone (which is actually a member of the Labradorite Feldspar group).
With its soft, white shimmer, it’s clear to see why it was named for its resemblance to the moon. People have associated this mineral with the moon since ancient times, associating it strongly with lunar deities. The Romans believed it to be moon rays condensed into solid form.
This crystal mimics the energy of wholeness that's visible in the full moon. This crystal has a very receptive energy that makes it great for manifesting, so wearing or carrying it with you can help draw things to you that you feel have been missing from your life. It also connects with the energy of water element. However, since Moonstone contains aluminum, please don’t use it for making crystal elixirs. Moonstone is also a great protective stone for travelers. (Na,K)AlSi3O2
A Crystal Ritual with White Moonstone
for the First Quarter Moon:
Find a quiet spot in nature or in your sacred space during the time of the First Quarter Moon and settle in comfortably. Set a tumbled White Moonstone on the earth in front of you and visualize it filling up with the Earth's energy. Then pick up the stone, hold it above your head, and visualize it glowing with the light of the growing Moon. Now bring the stone to your heart and think of everything you’ve learned or accomplished during this lunation cycle so far (from the time of the New Moon until now). Give yourself some time and space to celebrate your journey!
How to Spot Fake Moonstone:
Moonstone comes in many varieties and colors, but is typically fairly easy to recognize once you know what you're looking for. There is some VERY high quality (and SUPER expensive!) Moonstone that's transparent with a blue adularescence that sort of resembles Opalite, but these shouldn't be easily mixed up. Opalite, however, is mis-labeled as Moonstone (or Opal) all the time!
To spot the difference between Moonstone and Opalite, look at the inside of the stone. Is it completely flawless and transparent without any fissures, veils, fractures, etc? If so, then it's likely Opalite and not Moonstone. Are there any bubbles present? Bubbles indicate glass, so if you can see them, you have Opalite and not Moonstone. Is the stone uniformly milky or foggy in appearance? If yes, then it's likely Opalite. Also consider the price.
Moonstone Fakes Resources:
- https://www.solsticestones.com/post/crystal-cautions
- https://gemsonacritiquehub.tumblr.com/post/142087733371/fake-synthetictreated-and-misclassified-rocks
- https://blacktreelab.co/blogs/news/moonstone-vs-rainbow-moonstone-what-is-the-main-difference
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