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Crystal guide · Stones A–Z
Sunstone
the stone of the sunA warm orange feldspar with a glittering sparkle, like sunlight on water. Traditionally kept for optimism, warmth and confidence.
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Said to help withOptimism, warmth and confidence
ChakraSacral · Solar plexus
ZodiacLibra · Pisces
ColourPeach, orange and red-brown, glittering
Hardness6 to 6.5 out of 10, store it apart from harder stones
What it isA feldspar whose sparkle comes from tiny flat crystals of hematite or copper inside it
Meaning
What sunstone is said to do
Where the name comes from
Named for its warm, sunny sparkle, called aventurescence, which comes from tiny flat crystals inside the stone catching the light. Oregon sunstone, with copper inside it, is the state gem of Oregon in the USA.
Its warmth has made it a stone of optimism and confidence.
Crystal meanings describe tradition and belief, not medical advice.
Traditionally said to help with
OptimismAs on our abundance page: a stone for a sunny outlook.
ConfidenceAs on our confidence page: kept for warmth and self-belief.
WarmthIts glow is linked with joy and generosity.
LuckTraditionally kept for good fortune, with citrine.
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Everyday sunstone
How to use it
1Where you start the dayBy the mirror or breakfast table, for a sunny start.
2In your pocketA tumblestone on a day you need confidence.
3On your deskA tower in view for warmth while you work.
4As a giftA cheerful present for someone who needs a lift.
Care card
Looking after your sunstone
Sun is fineIt won’t fade, so it’s happy on a sunny windowsill.
Cleanse it now and thenLeave it in moonlight overnight, on a selenite plate, or next to a singing bowl.
A quick rinse onlyRinse and dry it. Don’t soak it, and keep it away from salt and cleaners.
Questions
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Crystal guide · Stones A–Z
Sunstone
the stone of the sunWarm orange with a glittering sparkle. Traditionally kept for optimism and warmth.
Shop sunstone · from £4Said to help withOptimism, warmth and confidence
ChakraSacral · Solar plexus
ZodiacLibra · Pisces
ColourPeach, orange and red-brown, glittering
Hardness6 to 6.5 out of 10, store it apart from harder stones
What it isA feldspar whose sparkle comes from tiny flat crystals of hematite or copper inside it
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What sunstone is said to do
Named for its sunny sparkle, which comes from tiny flat crystals inside the stone catching the light.
OptimismAs on our abundance page: a stone for a sunny outlook.
ConfidenceAs on our confidence page: kept for warmth and self-belief.
WarmthIts glow is linked with joy and generosity.
LuckTraditionally kept for good fortune, with citrine.
Care cardLooking after your sunstone
Sun is fineIt won’t fade, so it’s happy on a sunny windowsill.
Cleanse it now and thenLeave it in moonlight overnight, on a selenite plate, or next to a singing bowl.
A quick rinse onlyRinse and dry it. Don’t soak it, and keep it away from salt and cleaners.
How to use it
1Where you start the dayBy the mirror or breakfast table, for a sunny start.
2In your pocketA tumblestone on a day you need confidence.
3On your deskA tower in view for warmth while you work.
4As a giftA cheerful present for someone who needs a lift.
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