Wisconsin moonstones are shimmering blue feldspars created 1.5 billion years ago by volcanic activity. The only place where Wisconsin moonstones are found is in a small niche of Marathon County.

Because someone was too lazy to choose a rock actually indigenous to the Sunshine State. Actually, it’s really Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin’s fault. The two U.S. astronauts landed on the ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Nestled just off County Road U, the Wisconsin Moonstone Field is a gem for treasure hunters and geology enthusiasts alike. This moonstone dig site invites participants of any ...

Moonstone is the gem that extracts its properties from the Moon. It indicates positivity, new growth and peace of mind. Moonstone, also known as Chandrakant, is a member of the feldspar group which ...

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's latest book is Oleander Girl. I was about 12 when I first encountered The Moonstone — or a Classics Illustrated version of it — digging through an old trunk in my ...