Moonstone
- What it is
- Moonstone is a feldspar (orthoclase with thin layers of albite). The layers scatter light to create a floating glow called adularescence. Mohs hardness is 6–6.5, and it has two directions of perfect cleavage.
- Where it comes from
- Sri Lanka is the premier source; Brazil, Myanmar and India also produce significant quantities.
- In tradition
- It is traditionally associated with the moon, intuition and feminine energy. It is a June birthstone.















