Natural Sunstones Overview
 Sunstone owes its attractiveness to the inclusions of red, orange and occasionally green thin platy crystals of goethite or hematite which are disseminated in parallel orientation through the near colorless matrix.
The inclusions give the mineral a rich reddish-brown color with spectacular colorful reflections.
Physical Properties
| Color |
Yellowish, pinkish |
| Refractive Index |
1.525-1.58 |
| Pleochroism |
Weak |
| Chemistry |
Sodium calcium aluminum silicate |
| Hardness |
6.5-7.2 |
| Density |
2.62-2.65 |
| Crystal Group |
Triclinic |
| Ocurrence |
Norway, Russia, USA |
Legend and Lore
In ancient times, sunstones were used by natives for barter. They were thought by the Vikings to be a talisman for navigation. New age thought links sunstone to protective energy. It is also said to lend extra physical energy in times of stress or ill health. Others claim that sunstone can assist contemplative processes and bolster the energy level.
Browse Sunstones
The pictures above only represents the general appearance of the Sunstone. Please note that the real Sunstones in our stock will be of varied shapes, color and sizes.
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