A note on crystal traditions: this article explores spiritual beliefs and folklore. Crystal healing is not an established medical treatment or a substitute for professional care.
Power & Benefits of Sunstone
Sunstone is a joy-inspiring gemstone that instills positivity and happiness into your life. Much like the sun, this stone is often yellow to orange in color sometimes with gold flecks in it that make it sparkle. It’s also always been regarded as a stone of good luck, abundance, and longevity. Sunstone fuels you with energy and strength when you need it most.Spiritual & Emotional Influence
It helps lift depression, fear, and stress. Sunstone aids when recovering from abandonment and being taken advantage of. It relieves feelings of failure, allowing you to accept that mistakes are part of learning. It instills self-confidence and self-worth as well as optimism.The Physical Connection
Sunstone is thought to be a very useful stone for self-balancing and immune function. It is said to be great for all of the organs and general pain in the body. It is also thought to be effective for throat infections and ulcers.The Chakras Connected to Sunstone
Crown Chakra, Sacral Chakra, and the Solar Plexus Chakra.Astrological Signs
Leo and Libra.Locations Found & History
Canada, United States, India, Greece, and Norway. Sunstone has been mined and used for centuries. It was even found in Viking burial mounds. This sparkling golden stone has always been thought to have magical properties and the ability to bring in the sun’s energy. In Greece, they used it to represent the sun god who would bring good fortune to anyone who owned this gemstone. In the United States, Indigenous people would use it as a currency. It became even more popular in the 1900s when it was found in more places including Norway and Siberia. When it comes to the red sunstone, Indigenous legends say that these stones are the blood of a great warrior who was wounded.Rarity, Value & Variations
Pale yellow Sunstone can cost only a few dollars per carat up to $20 per carat if they are custom cut. The pink and tan-colored stones can cost up to $50 per carat. Opaque stones are pricier. Green, deep pink, and red sunstones, or stones with multiple colors will range from $50 to $300 per carat. The rarest Sunstones are green and can cost even more than the largest red Sunstones which go for up to $1,700 per carat. The inclusions of hematite or goethite are what give this stone a bright glimmer.How to Use Sunstone
Charge Sunstone underneath the sun and use it outside in the sun for the best effects. Hold the stone in mediation or wear it to bring joy into your life and to ease depression or anxiety.✧
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