Black Moonstone is the rarest form of Moonstone that really packs a punch for me. Moonstone, who's geological name is Hecatolite, consists of two different feldspars (Albite & Orthoclase). As Moonstone is created and cools, these two feldspars mix in various ways and always in layers. When light touches the areas between these layers, it … [Read more...]
Pinolite ~ A Funky Crystal Friend!
19/08/2016 By Leave a Comment
Pinolite is a generic name for a rare mixture of Dolomite, Graphite & Magnesite found only in Austria and some very small deposits in British Columbia, Canada. The small white flecks in the grey/black matrix look like pine kernals or little seeds and the literal translation of Pinolite means 'pine stone'. Although Pinolite was discovered in … [Read more...]
Indigo Gabbro ~ The Crystal of Integration & Balance
18/08/2016 By 7 Comments
Indigo Gabbro is a relatively new crystal mined ONLY in Madagascar and a few locations in Alaska. Anything else that has the 'Gabbro' label is more than likely a blend of black and white minerals, but will not be the specific mix that makes Indigo Gabbro what it is and is therefore a different crystal. It doesn't help that Indigo Gabbro has been … [Read more...]
Moonstone ~ Feminine & Goddess Energy
12/12/2014 By Leave a Comment
Moonstone is a member of the iridescent feldspar family (another member being Labradorite). It is formed from two different Feldspar species, Albite and Orthoclase. It's technical name is Hecatolite. Moonstone has a micro-structure, which typically of feldspars, consists of many layers that cause light to reflect and bounce off it. This provides … [Read more...]
