Mined from: India

Description: Sunstone is a feldspar mineral known for its warm orange to reddish tones and its glittering optical effect called aventurescence, caused by tiny reflective inclusions within the stone. These inclusions are often composed of copper or hematite platelets that reflect light and create a sparkling appearance when the stone is moved. Sunstone from India commonly displays soft orange, peach, and reddish hues with subtle flashes of light across the polished surface.

A polished face enhances the stone’s natural shimmer and color, making it popular for decorative mineral pieces and lapidary work. Feldspar minerals like sunstone form in igneous rocks, where slow cooling allows aluminum, silicon, sodium, and calcium to crystallize into the feldspar structure that makes up a significant portion of Earth’s crust.

Metaphysically, Sunstone is often associated with positivity, vitality, and personal empowerment. Many practitioners believe it encourages optimism, independence, and motivation while helping promote a bright and confident outlook.

Chemical Composition: (Na,Ca)(Al,Si)₄O₈

Chakra: Solar Plexus and Sacral

Approximate Size of 1 Piece: 4.75cm x 4.25cm x 1.5cm 
Approximate Weight of 1 Piece: 44g

Quantity: 1pc

We do our best to buy quality products- although not every rock is the same. If you choose to purchase the "staff pick option", we will select the best of the batch for you. Otherwise, it will be at random from the larger batch we have in stock.