Loose Genuine Natural Sunstone Gemstone!

Golden Green Sunstone from the famous DUST DEVIL MINE outside of Plush, Oregon. This gemstone is really interesting, depending on the light you are in, it may appear more green then golden with a hint of a copper flash. This Sunstone has been expertly faceted into a beautiful Oval design.

Sunstone or can be also called Heliolite, is the State Gem of Oregon, a prime source for this beautiful gem. The name Heliolite has been derived from the Greek 'helios' and 'lithos,' which mean 'sun' and 'stone'.

Sunstone is formed in molten lava and is discharged onto the surface with the help of a volcano. The lava weathers away or is broken. Fine crystals of sunstone is then released. The Oregon sunstone is found with copper in it which is the cause for the range of colors in the stone from water color to yellow and many shades of green, red and pink.

This Sunstone is a Perfect gem for a unique jewelry piece such as a ring or a pendant!

Species / Variety: Feldspar / Sunstone
Country: Oregon, USA
Color: golden Green
Carat Weight: 1.37 Carats
Shape / Cut: Oval
Size: 8.6 X 6.6 MM Depth: 4.2 MM
Clarity: Very Very Good - Eye Clean
Treatment: None