moonstone
noun
moon·stone
ˈmün-ˌstōn 
: a transparent or translucent feldspar of pearly or opaline luster used as a gem
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In terms of precious stones, Cancers do have their options, as there are quite a few connected to the sign, like moonstone, pearl, and carnelian.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone reflect purity, intuition, and transformation.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
In crescents on the breakfast tray, The pale pale color of peach moonstone.
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Patricia Lockwood,
The New York Review of Books,
5 Mar. 2026
This enchanting illumination looks like moonlight illuminating water, which explains how and why moonstone got its name.
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Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone reflect purity, intuition, and transformation.
—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
In crescents on the breakfast tray, The pale pale color of peach moonstone.
—
Patricia Lockwood,
The New York Review of Books,
5 Mar. 2026
This enchanting illumination looks like moonlight illuminating water, which explains how and why moonstone got its name.
—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Moonstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moonstone. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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moonstone
noun
moon·stone
-ˌstōn
: a partly transparent shiny stone used as a gem
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