Tumblestone - Sunstone

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. 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 throughout the ages. Whether as a status symbol in ornaments and jewellery or for their healing properties for both physical and mental health. This is still very much the case today. Some will use it for meditation, reiki and other forms of healing practises or simply carrying them around with them. Chakra stones are used to activate, balance, or amplify the energy of the chakras. Crystal healing is based on the belief that stones or crystals have a natural healing frequency that can be activated to contribute to moving or balancing energy around them. No matter what your reason is for looking at these gemstones. They are magnificent and great to have around whether for beauty or there healing properties.