Name: moonstone (oligoclase) Chemical Formula: (Na,Ca)(Si,Al)4O8 Group Classification: plagioclase feldspar (tectosilicate) General Info: Plagioclase feldspars are solid solution minerals, meaning there is complete mixing between the two end members (albite and anorthite), resulting in different, but closely related minerals. Sister to labradorite, moonstone is also a member of this series. Identifying Properties:
Occurrence: Australia, Burma, India, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, US Metaphysical Uses:
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Ginger
3/14/2013 01:53:29 pm
i am SO happy to hear that!!
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Ginger
3/14/2013 01:54:42 pm
yaaayyy!! safe travels and have an awesome little road trip!
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