That Starlight Blue

So dainty yet so hypnotic and magical 😍

Moonstone also known as 'adularia' named after Mt Adular in Switzerland. Not only this place is the famous source for these gems, it also describes the moonstone characteristics and the phenomenal effect.

Moonstone is the popular name used for gem quality feldspar that exhibits the phenomenon of adularescence (a soft glow light that appears to float just below the surface of a polished gemstones), in a cabochon.

The glow of moonstone is dynamic and appears to move within the stone when one of three occasion occurs: 1. The source of illumination moves 2. The angle of observation change 3. The gemstone is move under the light.

Adularescence is caused by the diffraction of light as it hits thin, alternating layers of orthoclase and albite within the gem, a crystal structure that shimmers as light rays are refracted and scattered within the gem. This produces the appearance of floating, cloud like, blue to white light inside the gem. In orthoclase moonstone, a blue sheen is produced if the albite crystals are very fine.

This magic gem has always been associated with ‘the light of the silvery moon'

The one in this photo is known as Rainbow Moonstone. One of my favourites! It can be considered as the best of colors as it flashes with shades of green, blue, purple and pink. The magic sheen looks like its decorated with unicorn colors and looks really charming 💜💜 Nature is so magical! 😍

Moonstone is known for its healing properties which are enhances intuition, balances emotion, promotes calmness, encourages peace and improving confidence. Ancient cultures believes that the nature of the stone was created from moonbeams. Others strongly associated the stone's powers with the moon.

Moonstone is also thought to bring the wearer good fortune as well as brings the emotion of love and affection.

Now, what's more magical than that 😉