Black Moonstone - tumbled medium

Black Moonstone is a dark feldspar gemstone featuring shades of charcoal grey, black, and sometimes warm brown or peach, often with subtle silvery markings or a soft reflective sheen. Most commonly sourced from Madagascar and India, it belongs to the feldspar mineral family. Black Moonstone is a trade name, and its exact mineral composition can vary. These have really nice colour and flash.

Magical Properties & Uses

Black Moonstone is associated with protection, intuition, emotional stability, and new beginnings. In modern crystal traditions, it is particularly connected with the New Moon, making it a popular choice for setting intentions, personal reflection, and beginning a new chapter.

Its darker colouring has also led to its use in grounding and protective practices. Black Moonstone is commonly used in meditation, divination, dreamwork, and lunar rituals, especially those focused on releasing old patterns and encouraging personal growth.

Crystal Correspondences

• Element: Water & Earth
• Chakras: Root, Third Eye & Crown
• Planetary Association: Moon
• Zodiac: Cancer & Scorpio (modern associations)
• Mohs Hardness: Approximately 6–6.5
• Origin: Madagascar & India (common commercial sources)

Each tumbled Black Moonstone is unique, with natural variations in colouring, markings, and sheen.