Sunstone in Antiqued Copper Wire
Sunstone in Antiqued Copper Wire
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$38.00 USD
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$85.00 USD
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Sunstone is a captivating feldspar mineral famous for its warm, golden-to-red hues and "aventurescence"—a brilliant, metallic shimmer caused by tiny copper or hematite inclusions. It is widely used in jewelry and is highly sought after by crystal enthusiasts for its connection to personal power and vitality.
Varieties and Origins
- Oregon Sunstone: A highly prized, transparent variety of labradorite. Unlike sunstone from other parts of the world, Oregon sunstone gets its unique shimmer entirely from native copper inclusions, allowing for rare colors like deep red, bright green, and vibrant bi-colors.
- Global Localities: Gem-quality sunstone is also sourced from Norway, India, Canada, Russia, and Tanzania.
Physical Characteristics
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Hardness: Measures
toon the Mohs scale, making it suitable for certain jewelry pieces like pendants and earrings.
- Composition: Primarily a plagioclase or microcline feldspar.
- The "Schiller" Effect: The glittering, spangled effect is the result of light bouncing off flat, microscopic mineral flakes within the stone's crystalline structure.
