Sunstone Cabochon. Rich Golden Orange natural color with aventurescence (metallic spangled effect caused by the reflection). Oval Cut. 20.70 ct. Perfect gemstone for your bespoke jewelry.
WEIGHT : 20.70 ct
SIZE : 17.33 * 15.46 * 10.94 mm.
SHAPE : Cab. Oval
CLARITY GRADE : Translucent
CUT GRADE : Very Good
TREATMENT : Untreated
HARDNESS : 6
Inclusions type : Aventurescence (Copper inclusions)
Sunstone gem is a plagioclase feldspar, has a hardness of between 6 - 6.5, the Sunstone can be found in red, orange, yellow , green, colorless color.
We can find : opaque , translucent or transparent (depending on its inclusions). Opaque material is cut as cabochons and transparent material is cut faceted. Some cabochons display a star effect (Star Sunstone).
As for its inclusions, it is normal to find thin copper plates , hematite or goethite which are aligned and producing aventurescence (metallic effect produced by the reflection of light).
