Sunstone – Overview
Intro
Sunstone is appreciated for warm body colour and sparkling aventurescence produced by reflective inclusions.
Overview
This starter entry positions sunstone as a phenomenon and colour gem whose visual personality depends heavily on sheen, glitter, and cut orientation.
About
This starter entry positions sunstone as a phenomenon and colour gem whose visual personality depends heavily on sheen, glitter, and cut orientation. Sunstone is presented here as a structured gemstone record ready for linked buyer guides, research posts, and media galleries.
Key Properties
| Mineral / material | Feldspar |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | Na,Ca feldspar group |
| Crystal system | Triclinic to Monoclinic |
| Colour | Orange, peach, red and golden tones often with aventurescence |
| Refractive index | 1.53 – 1.56 |
| Birefringence | 0.008 |
| Specific gravity | 2.62 – 2.66 |
| Mohs hardness | 6 – 6.5 |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
| Toughness | Fair to good |