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Sunstone is a variety of Plagioclase Feldspar (Oligoclase or Andesine) that is distinguished by a sparkling optical effect called aventurescence. This glittering effect is caused by tiny inclusions of Hematite or Goethite platelets within the stone, which reflect light and create a bright, metallic sheen resembling the sun's rays. Its colour ranges from red, orange, or golden-brown to pink. It possesses a vitreous lustre and is a durable and beautiful choice for all forms of jewellery.

Sunstone is known as the "Stone of Joy, Leadership, and Abundance." It carries the strong, warm, and radiant energy of the sun, instilling optimism, enthusiasm, and vitality. It is highly effective at lifting depression, darkness, and dependency, encouraging the user to feel powerful, worthy, and honourable. Sunstone heightens intuition, promotes self-empowerment and independence, and is excellent for clearing and energising the chakras, especially the Sacral and Solar Plexus. It encourages you to say 'No' and maintain boundaries when necessary.

Hardness: 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale (it requires care to prevent scratching).

Chakra: Primarily the Sacral Chakra (for creativity and pleasure) and the Solar Plexus Chakra (for personal power and confidence).

Zodiac Sign: Leo, Libra, and Aries.

Benefits: Instils joy, optimism, and enthusiasm, promotes self-empowerment, independence, and leadership, helps to clear depression and banish darkness, attracts abundance, prosperity, and good luck, and strengthens personal boundaries and self-worth.

Source: Norway, USA (Oregon), India, China, Russia, Australia.

How to use Sunstone

Place it in your home: Keep a piece in a work space or any room that lacks light or energy to infuse the area with vitality, joy, and light.

Meditate with it: Hold the stone or place it on your Solar Plexus Chakra during meditation to quickly access a feeling of personal power, confidence, and self-worth, dispelling feelings of dependency.

Carry it: Keep a piece in your pocket or bag during times when you feel depressed, lacking energy, or unable to say 'No', to draw on its bright, emboldening energy.

Wear it: As jewellery (a pendant over the heart or a ring) for continuous access to its joyful, empowering, and protective vibration throughout the day.

Use for boundaries: Use the stone when engaged in self-reflection or communication practises aimed at setting honourable personal boundaries and reclaiming your independence.