Sunstone: The Glimmering Beauty

Sunstone is a natural gemstone of the Feldspar group, exhibiting schiller and peachy to red-orange coloration due to inclusions of Hematite or Copper, depending on the specimen. Rarer specimens may feature a rainbow confetti or a lattice effect within the stone, creating a beguiling gleam from within. These high quality specimens are referred to as Rainbow Confetti Sunstone or Rainbow Lattice Sunstone depending on their growth pattern. Sunstone is often used when carving crystal spheres or gemstone towers, as it is a stone that shows off its beauty more strongly after being properly polished.

What is Sunstone Good For?

Sunstone is associated with the Sacral Chakra and Solar Plexus Chakra, the Fire Element, and cleansing energies. It is considered a powerful crystal for matters of purification and drawing in prosperity, since it is known for helping us to fulfill our motivations and embody successful leadership qualities. It's no surprise that Sunstone is often worn by those seeking guidance from ancestors and spirit guides, since this kind of spiritual communication is often beneficial for us on our journey to self betterment.

How to Cleanse Sunstone

As a Fire Element stone, Smoke Cleansing with Sage, Incense, or Dried Herbs is the method that we suggest for spiritually cleansing your Sunstone. While a quick dip in Moon Water will not damage your Sunstone, we advise against long-term soaking as this can cause the stone to soften, making it susceptible to scratching or chipping. If in doubt, a Selenite tile or Selenite bowl remains our favorite way to cleanse and charge crystals.