Blue Moonstone (Neela Chandramani)

Different Types Of Blue Moonstones:

The natural Blue Moonstone forms from Orthoclase and Albite, along with traces of quartz and mica. The sodium concentration in the Blue Moonstone affects its color. We must compare the respective varieties with Blue Moonstone gemstone price and quality. The types of Blue Moonstones are as follows:

1. Adularia Moonstone: This type of Blue Moonstone has a milky white to bluish-white base colour with captivating adularescence of blue sheen. This blue sheen glides across the surface of this gemstone when seen from different viewing angles.
2. Rainbow Blue Moonstone: The variety of rainbow Blue Moonstones has milky white to translucent blue color with iridescent flashes of purple, violet, blue, green, orange, or pink. It creates a unique rainbow effect.
3. Cat's Eye Moonstone: This variety of Blue Moonstone has a bluish to grayish-white color with a mesmerizing chatoyant band that glides across its surface. It has fibrous inclusions that elevate the chatoyancy of this gemstone.
4. Blue Sheen Moonstone:  This variety of translucent to opaque Blue Moonstone is a type of Labradorite, a plagioclase feldspar mineral. It has high calcium, less sodium, and a blue sheen due to light interference over its surface.
5. Gray Moonstone: It has a higher concentration of sodium content than potassium, which induces opaqueness to this gemstone. It has a grayish blue to bluish white color with subtle and silvery adularescence. 

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Blue Moonstone Benefits

• Blue Moonstone heals headaches, sinus pain, nausea, indigestion, and gas issues.
• It regulates the digestive system, lymphatic system, immune system, etc. 
• Its soothing energy aids issues in PMS, PCOS, PCOD, pregnancy, childbirth, post-partum depression, menopause, breastfeeding, menstrual cramps, bloating, irritability, and mood swings in females.
• It escalates feminine energy, gracefulness, and fertility rates in females. 
• It induces stability, emotional peace, and harmony to heal mental stress, depression, and anxiety. It diminishes aggression, fear, and grief from the mind.
• It creates lucid dreaming and astral travel so that you can interpret your dreams after waking up.
• It attracts compassion, true love, understanding, empathy, and companionship in relationships.
• It helps business professionals in new growth opportunities, immense profits, and vast success.
• It imparts creativity, logical thinking, rationality, and innovation to artists and students.
• It is a protective Talisman for travelers to ward off the evil eye, harm, dangers, and accidents.
• It awakens the Kundalini energy, develops psychic powers, connects you with the Higher consciousness, and enlightens your inner vision.

It activates the Crown and Sacral Chakras to facilitate grounding, emotional balance, and psychic insights.

Who Should Wear Blue Moon Stone?

• Ideal Zodiac Signs: According to Vedic and western astrology, blue moonstone is beneficial for those born under the Cancer and Pisces zodiac signs.
• June Birthstone: Moonstone is the traditional birthstone for June-born individuals. If you or a loved one celebrates a June birthday, a  blue moonstone bracelet or ring can be a deeply meaningful and elegant gift.

How to Wear Blue Moonstone (Chandramani Stone)?

Ideal Metal 

Silver (recommended)

Finger Placement

Males and females can wear the ring of Blue Moonstone on the ring finger of their working hand.

Stone Weight

The ideal weight of the moon stone should be about 1/10th to 1/12th of your body weight. 

Best Day

Friday, during the waxing moon phase (shukla paksha).

Ideal Timing

Early morning (5-7 AM)

Mantras for energization 

Chant the Mantra ‘Om Som Somaya Namah’ (ॐ सोम सोमाय नमः) for 108 times.

Factors Affecting Moonstone Price & Quality

The original Blue Moonstone price differs according to its quality. The Blue Moonstone price in India depends on its quality determining factors. Let us explain these determining factors for Blue Moonstone price below:

1. Color: The finest quality Blue Moonstone is blue sheen with glassy purity and a mobile, electric blue shimmer, and gains the highest price compared to its other colors. Rainbow blue Moonstones are rare and expensive.
2. Cut: A well-polished and finely cut Cabochon of natural Blue Moonstone is more expensive than a non-faceted Blue Moonstone.
3. Carat: A high-carat weighing Blue Moonstone showcasing prominent features costs more than one with a lower carat weight.
4. Clarity: A transparent and inclusions-free natural Blue Moonstone gains a higher price for its quality and appearance. 
5. Adularescence: A Blue Moonstone having adularescence with a visible blue sheen from a different viewing angle is rare and more costly than its other types.
6. Treatments: Untreated, natural Blue Moonstone with a bluish sheen is rare and has more value than treated Blue Moonstone.
7. Origin:  An Indian and Sri Lankan Blue Moonstone costs more than its other origins due to their superior quality.
8. Gemstone Certification’s Importance: Always buy Blue Moonstone from a trusted gemstone seller for authenticity. Laboratories like GIA, IGI, etc., stand for their reputation of authenticating gemstones.

Natural Blue Moon Stone Price in India

An original blue moonstone price in India can range anywhere between ₹150 to ₹2500 per carat approximately, depending on its quality and factors like inner glow, colour intensity, clarity, treatments, and origin. 

Care & Cleaning of Blue Moonstone:

The Blue Moonstone is moderately strong and needs timely care to keep it clean. When you buy Blue Moonstone online, follow these simple tips to sustain it for a longer duration:

• Immerse the jewellery-crafted Blue Moonstone in warm and soapy water.
• Remove it from the water, pat dry it with a lint-free clean cloth, and wear it again.
• Avoid using ultrasonic cleaners, harsh detergents, chemicals, etc., for cleaning the Blue Moonstone.

Blue Moonstone Jewellery:

The Moonstone is the most desired semi-precious gemstone for crafting elegant rings, bracelets, pendants, amulets, etc. Ancient Greeks and Romans believed it came to earth due to Moon rays and was associated with the Lunar deities. The Blue Moonstone carvings of cameos and intaglios have been famous in history. It has a spellbinding glaze of adularescence and diverse blue shades. Blue Moonstone is suitable for all kinds of jewellery to indicate sophistication, grace, and charm. It is also believed to be an astrological substitute for Pearl gemstone.