This variety of feldspar is of the plagioclase variety. The orange-gold and sometimes brown sunstone formed in molten lava. It displays reflections from minute scales of hematite or sometimes goethite, pyrite or copper. The glittery effect is known as aventurescence due to the similar visual effect found in aventurine. It is related to labradorite and moonstone, other types of feldspars also known for the schiller effect they produce.
Once believed to be a piece of the sun, sunstone is said to be joyful and nurturing. Emotionally, sunstone is used to help lift dark moods and draining energies. It is believed to heighten intuition and invite joy.
Whether you’re looking for tumbled stones to offer as learning and discovery tools, unique heartfelt gifts, as home accents in fountains, vases, candle displays and plants or you are selecting them for special meditation and healing practices, you will find a wide selection on our site.
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Once believed to be a piece of the sun, sunstone is said to be joyful and nurturing. Emotionally, sunstone is used to help lift dark moods and draining energies. It is believed to heighten intuition and invite joy.
Whether you’re looking for tumbled stones to offer as learning and discovery tools, unique heartfelt gifts, as home accents in fountains, vases, candle displays and plants or you are selecting them for special meditation and healing practices, you will find a wide selection on our site.
To Learn more about selling our tumbled stones, watch our video.
