Sunstone Facet grade from Oregon - 20 gram bag
Locality: Oregon, USA
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Color: Sunstone typically ranges from golden to orange-brown, sometimes with reddish or coppery hues. The color is caused by the presence of metallic oxides within the stone.
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Hardness: Sunstone has a hardness of around 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, making it moderately hard. This means it's durable enough for most jewelry applications but can still be scratched by harder materials.
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Clarity: Sunstone can exhibit transparency to translucent properties. Inclusions and other impurities may affect its clarity, but it generally has good clarity.
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Luster: Sunstone has a vitreous (glass-like) to sub-adamantine (almost diamond-like) luster, giving it a brilliant shine.
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Density: The density of sunstone varies depending on its composition and any inclusions present, but it generally falls within a range of 2.55 to 2.75 g/cm³.
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Metaphysical Properties: Sunstone is believed to be a stone of leadership, personal power, and freedom. It's thought to instill joy, vitality, and enthusiasm. It's often seen as a symbol of optimism and good fortune, helping to dispel fears and uncertainties.
Photos have not been edited or altered, just taken in different daylight conditions to show the variation in color. Pieces are held in hand to help with scale and does not necessarily represent 1 pound. Specific pieces photographed may no longer be available.
Locality: Oregon, USA
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Color: Sunstone typically ranges from golden to orange-brown, sometimes with reddish or coppery hues. The color is caused by the presence of metallic oxides within the stone.
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Hardness: Sunstone has a hardness of around 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, making it moderately hard. This means it's durable enough for most jewelry applications but can still be scratched by harder materials.
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Clarity: Sunstone can exhibit transparency to translucent properties. Inclusions and other impurities may affect its clarity, but it generally has good clarity.
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Luster: Sunstone has a vitreous (glass-like) to sub-adamantine (almost diamond-like) luster, giving it a brilliant shine.
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Density: The density of sunstone varies depending on its composition and any inclusions present, but it generally falls within a range of 2.55 to 2.75 g/cm³.
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Metaphysical Properties: Sunstone is believed to be a stone of leadership, personal power, and freedom. It's thought to instill joy, vitality, and enthusiasm. It's often seen as a symbol of optimism and good fortune, helping to dispel fears and uncertainties.
Photos have not been edited or altered, just taken in different daylight conditions to show the variation in color. Pieces are held in hand to help with scale and does not necessarily represent 1 pound. Specific pieces photographed may no longer be available.
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Locality: Oregon, USA
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Color: Sunstone typically ranges from golden to orange-brown, sometimes with reddish or coppery hues. The color is caused by the presence of metallic oxides within the stone.
-
Hardness: Sunstone has a hardness of around 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, making it moderately hard. This means it's durable enough for most jewelry applications but can still be scratched by harder materials.
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Clarity: Sunstone can exhibit transparency to translucent properties. Inclusions and other impurities may affect its clarity, but it generally has good clarity.
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Luster: Sunstone has a vitreous (glass-like) to sub-adamantine (almost diamond-like) luster, giving it a brilliant shine.
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Density: The density of sunstone varies depending on its composition and any inclusions present, but it generally falls within a range of 2.55 to 2.75 g/cm³.
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Metaphysical Properties: Sunstone is believed to be a stone of leadership, personal power, and freedom. It's thought to instill joy, vitality, and enthusiasm. It's often seen as a symbol of optimism and good fortune, helping to dispel fears and uncertainties.
Photos have not been edited or altered, just taken in different daylight conditions to show the variation in color. Pieces are held in hand to help with scale and does not necessarily represent 1 pound. Specific pieces photographed may no longer be available.
