Bicolor Sunstone 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch Color_Clear and this phenomenon is thought

and this phenomenon is thought to be due to impurities of yttrium or organic matter within the crystal lattice

where it was observed that the stone was often carried by eagles to their nests

Obsidian ranges in color from opaque black

This unique stone is named after a now debunked theory of a continent called “Lemuria” thought to have sunk into the Indian Ocean

Bicolor Sunstone 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch Color_Clear and this phenomenon is thoughtSunstone, a variety of Feldspar, is aptly named for its shades of gold, orange, red and brown, as well as its iridescent sparkle. As the stone catches the light, inclusions of Goethite or Hematite refract the light between the layers of the crystal, producing the effect of the stone seeming to shine from within.