Sunstone
Geology
Sunstone is a plagioclase feldspar which when viewed from certain directions exhibits a brilliant shiller.
The optical effect appears due to reflections from inclusions of copper in the form of minute scales, which
are hexagonal, rhombic, or irregular in shape. These inclusions give the stone a glittery appearance, like
that of aventurine, hence sunstone is known also as aventurine feldspar.
The feldspar which usually displays the aventurine appearance is oligoclase, though the effect is
sometimes seen in orthoclase. The two kinds of sunstone are distinguished as oligoclase sunstone &
orthoclase sunstone. Sunstone is found in various locations in the northern hemisphere in veins of quartz
running through gneiss & Pleistocene basalt flows.
Metaphysical Properties
Traditionally the stone of luck & good fortune. Brings joy & sweetness back into your life. It lets the sun
shine again in times of darkness & heightens intuition. Clears all chakras, bringing light & energy in.
This is a stone to help you to unhook past unwanted connections. Allows the true self to happily shine
through. A good antidepressant it lifts dark moods. Increases self worth & empowerment. Stops
procrastinating allows you to say no & prevents others draining your energy.
Crystal Healing
Stimulates self-healing, harmonises all organs, relieves rheumatism, aches & pains..
Mineralogy
Group: Silicates - Oligoclase
Crystal System: Triclinic
Composition: (Ca,Na)((Al,Si)2Si2O8)
Form/Habit: Massive Euhedral Crystals, granular
Hardness: 6
Cleavage: Perfect
Fracture: Conchoidal to uneven, brittle
Lustre: Vitreous
Streak: White
Specific Gravity: 2.6
Transparency: Transparent to translucent
R.I: 1.525–1.58
Colour: clear with yellow, red, green, blue and copper shiller
Pleochroism: 1
Contains: Hematite & Geothite