Sunstone Facet grade from Oregon - 20 gram bag Sunstone For instance

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but it does not have the transparency of some other gemstones

depending on the amount and density of the rutile inclusions

but it generally falls within a range of 2

Its dark color and the contrast of the white snowflake patterns are thought to create a shield against negative energies

Sunstone Facet grade from Oregon - 20 gram bag Sunstone For instanceLocality: Oregon, USA 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. Clarity: Sunstone can exhibit transparency to