Origin: India

Description: Sunstone from India is a vibrant feldspar mineral admired for its warm golden to reddish-orange tones and its distinctive aventurescence — a sparkling effect caused by tiny plate-like inclusions of hematite or goethite. In rough form, these pieces display their natural crystalline textures and flashes of glittering metallic reflections that hint at their full potential when polished. With a Mohs hardness of 6–6.5, they are well-suited for shaping into cabochons, beads, or tumbled stones.

India has long been known for producing sunstone with lively colors and strong aventurescent sheen, making this material a favorite among lapidary artists. When cut and polished, the stone comes alive with shimmering brilliance, creating jewelry and decorative pieces that capture light in captivating ways. Each rough piece holds the promise of transformation — from raw mineral to polished gem — offering both beauty in its natural state and endless creative possibilities for lapidary work.

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

Grade: Lapidary Grade
Appearance: Opaque
Cracks: None
Inclusions: Minimal

Approximate Size of 1 pc: 70mm x 35mm x 30mm
Approximate Weight of 1 pc: 105g

Rough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.