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THE MYSTIC POWER OF GEMS
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BY
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PANKAJ KHANNA
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MOON STONE
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| 1. Physical Properties
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| It has a hardness of
6. The density is about 2.56 g/cm3. The refractive indexes
are approx n a 1.520, n u 1.527. It has two directions
of cleavage of right angles to one another. |
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| 2. Occurrence : |
| Moon stone is found
mainly in Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Australia, Madagascar,
Tanzania, the United States and Brazil. |
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| 3. Appearance: |
| Moon stone generally
has an almost transparent ground, which is practically
colourless, pale grey or tinged with yellow, with a wheatish
to silvery white or blue shimmer. It is normally cut into
curved pieces for threading into necklaces etc. It is
also cut as high-domed cabochons and the sheen is concentrated
at the top in a bright spot that sometimes extends across
the stone as a distinct 'eye'. Some Moon stones may have
a second ray at right angles to first, forming a cross.
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| 4. Who should wear it:
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| Considered to be gem
of Moon it is best suited for people born under the zodiac
sign of Cancer. It is said to keep their erratic temperament
under control. This is a highly beneficial gem which can
be used with great results by all who want to keep their
cool and be less effected by the changes in their surroundings
said to relieve one of insomnia and low grade fever. This
helps in controlling tempers or excitement. This also
gives better concentration of mind and helps in marital
problems. In Medical Astrology this helps those suffering
from heart ailments, gynaecological problems, epilepsy,
mental ailments etc. |
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