Moonstone (Semi Precious Stones)

Moonstone is the best and cheaper option to keep mind and body cool. It suppresses anger, tension and worried ness. It is substitute of Pearl.

  • Name : Hindi, Oriya & Sanskrit : Chandrakanta Mani.
  • Gem-Group : Orthoclase.
  • Crystal Structure : Monoclinic.
  • Composition : Potassium Aluminum Silicate, KAlSi3O8.
  • Hardness : 6
  • Planet : Moon ( Chandra ).
  • Availability : Burma, Sri Lanka & India.
  • Specific Gravity : 2.57
  • Refractive Index : 1.52-1.53
  • Double Refraction :  0.005
  • Lustre : Vitreous.
  • Metal : Silver.
  • Process : Process of Pearl to be followed.