Moonstone (Chandramani Stone)

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Moonstone, also lovingly known as Chandramani stone or Chandrakant Mani , is a semi-precious gemstone carrying the calming energy of the Moon. In Vedic astrology, the Moon (Chandra/चन्द्र) is regarded as a feminine planet, linked deeply with emotions, healing, serenity, and fertility. Just like moonlight softens everything it touches, Moonstone has a way of easing the heart and quieting the mind. The silvery-white or blue sheen of a moon stone makes it one of the most cherished choices among astrological stones meant to strengthen the moon’s influence. Read More About Who Should Wear Benefits Quality & Pricing Care & Cleaning FAQs What is Moonstone (Chandramani Stone)? Imagine sitting quietly under a full moon, watching its silver light falling on a tranquil lake. That feeling is exactly what moonstone carries within it. Its soft, milky glow shifts as the stone moves, feeling almost like watching light dance on water. This luminous effect in a moonstone is also called adularescence or the schiller effect, which is also why this gemstone is sometimes called the adularia stone. Interestingly, similar iridescence can be seen in Opal stone as well, another gemstone admired for its stunning appearance. Some moonstones even display chatoyancy, better described as the cat’s eye effect, more commonly observed in the Lahsuniya ratna (Cat’s eye stone). This gentle play of light is what makes Chandrakant Mani so enchanting, perfect for a moonstone bracelet that catches the eye with every movement. Properties of a Natural Moonstone: Mineral Family Feldspar Origin Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon), Myanmar (formerly Burma), India, Australia, the U.S.A Colour Colourless to milky-white with bluish inner glow in case of blue moonstones, or violet and greenish flashes in case of rainbow moonstones Clarity Mostly clear with minimal inclusions in the form of tiny cracks Cut Cabochon cuts to elevate adularescence Hardness ( Mohs Scale ) 6 to 6.5 (moderately hard) Luster Opalescent (p