Tumbled Stone: Sunstone

Sunstone

Sunstone is the name given to a gem variety of feldspar  with a specific gravity 2.56 to 2.60. Monoclinic crystal system and a hardness 6-6.5 on the Mohs scale. The best quality pieces display a schiller effect, commonly with an orange/brown background colour, due to exsolved oriented small hematite and/or ilmenite crystals that give it an flash and sparkle.

*As we are consistently receiving new stock in store our staff will intuitively choose the perfect item for you. All images are only an indication of what is available as no two stones are the same*