Mineral variety Healing crystal

Gray Moonstone

📜 Key facts

Age	Varies by deposit
Origin & sources	India, Sri Lanka and Madagascar.
Composition	Orthoclase feldspar with fine inclusions

How it forms

Feldspar layering creates the sheen, and fine dark inclusions give the gray body colour.

Mineral data: see Moonstone.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality
Notable source / deposit
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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.

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✨ Metaphysical & Folklore

These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.

Gray moonstone is linked in lore to the mysteries of the new moon and inner reflection.

Traditional uses: inner reflection, intuition, calm
Chakra: Third Eye Crown
Zodiac: Cancer
Element: Water

💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)

MoonstonePaired in tradition for intuition, with Moonstone bringing new beginnings as well.

LabradoriteBoth carry the theme of intuition, so together they're thought to reinforce it.

LepidoliteA natural partner for calm; Lepidolite also adds transition.

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HematiteA grounding root stone to balance gray moonstone's high, spiritual energy.

Learn more

Gray Moonstone on Mindat.org