Sunstone
From The Gemology Project
| Sunstone | |
|---|---|
| Chemical composition | Oligoclase feldspar |
An example of a rough Illusion or Confetti Sunstone from Africa
Photo courtesy of Ben Pfeiffer
Photo courtesy of Ben Pfeiffer
Oregon Sunstone
Oregon Sunstone with Schiller 44.60 ct
Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Hunt and One World Gemstone
Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Hunt and One World Gemstone
Oregon Sunstone 20.15 ct
Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Hunt and One World Gemstone
Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Hunt and One World Gemstone
Oregon Sunstone Schiller 35.00 ct
Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Hunt and One World Gemstone
Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Hunt and One World Gemstone
Oregon Sunstone with Schiller 54.45 ct
Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Hunt and One World Gemstone
Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Hunt and One World Gemstone
One significant source of sunstone is Oregon, USA where it is the official state gem. Small mines in Oregon produce a range of material in various colors including peach, green, and red as well as dichroic specimens.
Tanzanian Sunstone
Sunstone from Tanzania, Illusion/Confetti. Close up of the hematite platelet inclusions.
Photo courtesy of Jamey Swisher
Photo courtesy of Jamey Swisher
