Colour: orange, red, yellow
Size: 0.8mm
Size of hole: 1.0mm
The name Sunstone comes from its warm colour and reflected light, reminiscent of the sun. The sparkly metallic glitter in this stone is called aventurescence, which is caused by flat, reflective inclusions. These inclusions can be hematite, copper or other minerals. Larger inclusions tend to be more glittery while small inclusions create a red or gold sheen on top of the stone's natural color. Not all sunstones contain aventurescence. Sunstones deposits are known in India, Canada, Norway, Russia and the USA.
Sunstone is a stone of personal power and freedom. It truly reflects openness, strength, mental clarity, and instills joie de vivre. Sunstone is said to be a stone of leadership, encouraging the wearer to be open, benevolent and willing to bestow blessings upon others. Also known as a stone of joy, sunstone is believed to inspire good nature and an enjoyment of life.
Key words: leadership, benevolence, strength, abundance of blessings, enlightened male energy
Element: fire
Chakras: sexual/creative (2nd), solar plexus (3rd)
