Thought to carry the powers of the sun and fire, glistening orange sunstone is known to bring light and joy to your life. A stone of leadership, it is said to inspire freedom, personal power, and expanded consciousness. Today we’re exploring the metaphysical properties of this sparkling stone of the sun, and how it’s joyful, nurturing energies can help you shine! ☀️

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How and where sunstone is formed

A plagioclase feldspar formed in slow cooling basaltic lava, sunstone has been found in Canada, the United States, Norway, Greece and India. It’s glistening effect or ‘aventurescence’ as it is known is caused by mineral inclusions of hematite, goethite, pyrite and in the case of the most famous sunstone deposits in Oregon, copper.

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Sunstone throughout history

Also referred to as Heliolite from the Greek words for sun and stone, sunstone was known in Greek mythology to represent the sun god Ra. The Egyptians believed that it fell from the sun as a gift from Ra during a solar eclipse. Also appearing in Nordic history, the Vikings were said to use sunstone as a talisman for navigation, using its ability to shimmer in the light to guide them.

Native American legend has it that when a great warrior was wounded by an arrow, his blood dropped onto pieces of Oregon sunstone, infusing them with his warrior spirit and power and giving them their colour. Oregon natives once used sunstone for trade and barter, and it was officially declared their state mineral in 1987.

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Sunstone meanings, properties and uses

Believed to be connected to the regenerative powers of the sun, this joyful stone is said to allow your real self to shine through happily, inspiring light and vitality in your life. It is thought to remove any inhibitions or feelings of failure and encourages confidence and self-worth.

A stone of leadership, freedom and personal power, sunstone is believed to encourage expanded consciousness and self-nurturing to help you be of better service to others. Used to cleanse all of the chakras, it is thought to be particularly effective for stimulating the root, sacral and solar plexus chakras.

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How to care for your sunstone jewellery

Gently clean with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth. Sunstone is a relatively softer gem so like all jewellery it should be handled with care, and stored separately in the box that it came in to protect it from damage and UV rays.

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Is glistening sunstone one of your favourite crystals? Let us know in the comments, and explore our range of handmade crystal jewellery designs available in Sunstone and many other genuine gemstones!