Sunstone is a member of the feldspar group. Both the orthoclase and the plagioclase feldspar species boast a sunstone variety. Other feldspar group gems include moonstone, non-phenomenal orthoclase, phenomenal and non-phenomenal labradorite, and amazonite. Sunstone from Oregon is gaining attention as a natural and untreated product of the United States.
Sunstone’s phenomenal varieties show a distinct and lively glitter called aventurescence.
Facts:
- Mohs hardness: 6.0 – 7.2
- Mineral: Feldspar
Sunstone is a member of the feldspar group. Both the orthoclase and the plagioclase feldspar species boast a sunstone variety. Other feldspar group gems include moonstone, non-phenomenal...
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Sunstone is a member of the feldspar group. Both the orthoclase and the plagioclase feldspar species boast a sunstone variety. Other feldspar group gems include moonstone, non-phenomenal orthoclase, phenomenal and non-phenomenal labradorite, and amazonite. Sunstone from Oregon is gaining attention as a natural and untreated product of the United States.
Sunstone’s phenomenal varieties show a distinct and lively glitter called aventurescence.
Facts:
- Mohs hardness: 6.0 – 7.2
- Mineral: Feldspar
Sunstone, brown, cone, smooth, round, 11 mm
