ALBITE also known as MOONSTONE - (cloudy white gray to  yellow orange to pastels or colorless) also knows as ALBITE The Sodium-rich end-member of the plagioclase feldspar group, called albite, from the Latin albus, because of its whitish color, may look similar in appearance to adularia moonstone if cut en cabochon. This stone has a translucent white color with a white "moon" that rolls over the stone when rotated. It is typically misty, semitransparent or semi-opaque with a pale, shimmering reflection, less well defined than in chatoyant stones. It may be milky white in color, or dull yellow, yellow-gray or greenish gray. It is almost always cut en cabochon. Curved pieces are also cut as necklace beads or pendants. On the Moh's scale of hardness moonstone is between a 6.0 and 6.5 The adularescence is quite distinctive. This is also found in adularia moonstone, but the two are distinguishable by their density, which is higher in albite moonstone. The refractive indices, which are always hard to establish in curved stones, are slightly higher than those of orthoclase, with slightly stronger birefringence as well. The yellowish or light brown coloration of some specimens also distinguishes it from adularia moonstone. Calms and balances emotional situations. Second sight psychometry aura reading, use in regressions, opens up psychic potential.  Relieves discomfort of cramps and assists in physical, emotional and hormonal balance. MOONSTONE- Femininity Devotion Dieting, Swellings, PMT A symbol of female power, the stone attracts lovers and romance, promotes fidelity in a partner and emphasises female attributes. It enhances beauty and bestows a long and healthy life. RAINBOW MOONSTONE (stone that is pictured) is translucent with broad flashes of color  as well as a blue sheen to it when it hits the light.   PEACH MOONSTONE has a natural warm peach color with a white "moon" which rolls over the stone when it is rotated. SILVER MOONSTONE is a beautiful silver grey color, each with a moon glow that flows across the stone like the eye in a tiger. It comes mainly from Canada and Kenya. It can also occur in India and Sri Lanka but it can be confused with the similar variety of orthoclase. It is imitated by milky synthetic spinel, which, however, lacks the mobile reflection. It is not manufactured synthetically. Some of it’s healing qualities are Balancing, connect with feelings, emotional tension, “travelers stone”, protecting traders and merchants from the perils of the sea. It also helps with PMS, menopause, insomnia, dreaming. It is a reflective, clear seeing, soothing, enhances clairvoyance. Deals with inner planes and soul connections. Opens oneself to the feminine aspect. Goddess energy. Lifts spirits relives frustration and balances emotions.