Rainbow Moonstone in Vial

Size: 5 dram vial Moonstone has translucent white color with a white sheen similar to "moonshine" that rolls or flows over the stone when rotated, hence the name "moonstone." The sheen is caused by light diffraction within layers of feldspar. Generally a creamy translucent white stone, rainbow moonstone features occasional iridescent or multicolored (especially blue) flashes with transparency that ranges from opaque to semi translucent. Rainbow moonstone is best seen in natural light for play of color. Moonstone has been used in jewelry going back to ancient civilizations. The Romans believed moonstone was born from solidified rays of the moon. The Greeks and the Romans associated moonstone with their lunar gods. During the Art Nouveau period in the early 20th century, moonstone became popular with artists and goldsmiths for creating jewelry. According metaphysics: It's often referred to as "the visionary's stone" to practitioners of crystal healing. It helps us see situation with more clarity and opens our thinking to see possibilities all around us. Rainbow moonstone is thought to bring balance, harmony and hope while enhancing flow, creativity, compassion, endurance and inner confidence. If you are looking for a certain size or shape, let us know in the comments at the check out. We will do our best to find the one you are looking for!  All crystals and minerals vary slightly in size and shape. You will receive a high quality specimen of the selected item but not the exact one pictured.