Madagascar Considered a stone of new beginnings, intuition, and emotional balance. Often associated with lunar energy, it is thought to encourage inner growth, calm emotional instability, and enhance intuition. This stone is prized in spiritual practices for its ability to soothe stress, inspire passion, and open the heart to nurturing and acceptance. Moonstone is particularly valued for supporting feminine energy and connection to the cycles of life. Scientifically, moonstone is a variety of feldspar with a chemical composition of (Na,K)AlSi₃O₈. Its unique adularescence, a soft glow that appears to move across the surface, is caused by light diffraction. Moonstone has a Mohs hardness of 6 to 6.5.
