Egg - Sunstone

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.