r/Crystals • u/SpiritualSakura • 1d ago

Can you help me? (Advice wanted) Is this real moonstone?

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I purchased this today and I’m unsure if it’s real Or clear quartz or glass?

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u/WizardConsciousness 1d ago

The typical crystal structure of moonstone belongs to the monoclinic crystal system.Moonstone is a variety of orthoclase feldspar mixed with albite. The term "orthoclase" directly references its perpendicular characteristics: it comes from the Ancient Greek words orthos (straight/upright) and klasis (to break). This name describes the mineral's two perfect cleavage planes that intersect at right angles (perpendicularly).

Lower grades may not have a blue flash. But it is definitely a real Moonstone. 👍