Sunstone - Obelisk (10cm)

Sunstone describes a red variety of Feldspar with the 'sunstone' sheen. Sunstone is an Oligoclase Feldspar, with inclusions of red Hematite Sunstone Obelisk 4" The size, shape, and colour of the product you will receive may differ slightly from the product shown in the image. Classification: Plagioclase Feldspar Location: Australia, Canada, China, India, Mexico, Norway, Russia, Sri Lanka, Sweden, and the USA Formation: Sunstone is an oligoclase feldspar that can only be found crystallized in large masses (rarely can one find Sunstone in tabular or prismatic form). The name comes from its obvious resemblance to the sun, especially when exhibiting radiant reflections that show ?flash? or chatoyancy (commonly caused by inclusions of Goethite or Hematite). Chakra: Sacral & Solar Plexus Element: Fire Mohs Hardness Scale: 6 - 7 Zodiac: Leo & Libra Metaphysical Properties: Sunstone is said to instil good nature, heighten intuition, allow one?s true self to shine through, dissipate fear, alleviate stress, increase vitality, encourage independence and originality. It is claimed to be especially helpful to those who have difficulty saying ?No? to others. Gemstones have been used through the ages. Whether as a symbol in trinkets or jewellery.? As well as for their healing properties, for both physical and mental health. This is still very much the case today. Some will use gemstones for meditation, reiki and other forms of healing practises or simply carrying them around. Chakra stones activate, balance, or amplify the energy of the chakras. Crystal healing is based on the belief that stones or crystals have natural healing abilities. And that they can be activated to rouse the moving or even the energy around them. No matter what your reason is for looking at these gemstones. They are superb and great to have around whether for beauty or their healing.