Cabochon ovale de pierre de soleil de qualité supérieure, 6 x 4 mm

Oregon Sunstone is a natural, all-American gem sourced exclusively from mines in the state of Oregon and received no treatment of any kind. A member of the Feldspar group, Oregon Sunstone is prized for its lively optical phenomenon caused by flat, reflective copper inclusions contained within the stone. This distinctive sparkly luster is known as aventurescence — commonly referred to as Schiller — and gives each stone a dynamic, light-catching quality unlike any other gem.

Oregon Sunstone is expensive to mine: a ton of raw rock typically yields only about a pound of Sunstone, and only a fraction of that reaches gem quality. These 6x4mm oval cabochons are Fine Quality stones — transparent to semi-transparent — displaying a body color ranging from light orange to light red, with aventurescence throughout. Some stones exhibit attractive bi-color characteristics, adding further individuality to each piece.

Features

• Natural Oregon Sunstone — mined in Oregon, USA with no treatments applied
• Fine Quality — transparent to semi-transparent clarity
• Distinctive aventurescence (Schiller effect) produced by flat copper inclusions
• Body color ranges from light orange to light red
• Some stones display bi-color characteristics
• Cut in a 6x4mm oval cabochon shape

Specifications

Notes

• Natural gemstones exhibit variation in color, tone, and pattern — individual stones may differ from images shown.
• Some stones in this lot may display bi-color characteristics.
• Aventurescence intensity may vary from stone to stone.