Moonstone is a form of the feldspar mineral orthoclase. The name comes from the bluish shimmer in the stone. The shimmer is an iridescence, caused by a lamellar structure in semi-transparent layers of the mineral.
Symbolism and properties
Moonstone takes its name from its moon-like shimmer and is strongly associated with the power of the moon, feminine energy and intuition.
It is said to bring calm, balance and help channel intuition and in some legends the moonstone is associated with fertility. It is often used in meditation and to increase patience and facilitate decision-making.