Physical Features:Chemical | (Ca,Na)((Al,Si)2Si2O8) |
Color | Red, Orange, Brown, Pink |
Crystal System | Triclinic |
Cleavage | Perfect |
Fracture | Conchoidal |
Hardness | 6 - 6.5 Mohs scale |
Luster | Vitreous, Dull |
Streak | White |
Transparency | Transparent, Translucent |
Specific gravity | 2.64 - 2.68 |
Refractive index | 1.533 - 1.552 |
Birefringence | 0.010 |
Chatoyancy | Yes |
Sunstone is an abundance stone and falls under the
category of Feldspar family,
which carries the power of sun god. Although its original name is Aventurine.
As the Sunstone has different layers which helps to produce reflections from
two layers, as a result it is visible from different angles. This stone is
available in open market, but the clean red Sunstone is hard to find. It can be
transparent and translucent depending on the quality.
Its uses and purpose
● When
you are feeling that the life is no longer worthy enough, then this stone
becomes valuable for you as the stone contains strong solar energy.
● It
is useful for everyone who suffers from stomach tension and ulcers.
● The
energy of orange Sunstone helps you to feel joy and make your family bond
stronger. The red sunstone as it is a strong color the color of fire and
blood, helps you to develop your self-confidence, passion and make you feel
lively and enthusiastic.
● It
is also highly purification of aura and chakras which helps in one-sided love,
it creates a protection of love and positive energy. That is why it is called a
joyful stone.
● It
also helps to improve your metabolism digestion and vitality. It also helps in
self-healing power.
● Sunstone
also helps in increasing the meditation power which in turn helps to open your
third eye sense. This helps in choosing the better option in a tough situation.
Sunstone is found in
large amount in the Sweden, Norway, some parts of the USA and also found in the
South Asia region. It is also used for the ornaments such as earrings, small pendants,
and rings. Oregon Sunstone nowadays is gaining popularity as it is used to
maintain the peace at home which also brings
the hearts wisdom and physical pleasure and intimacy.