Golden Sunstone Natural 8mm Round AA Grade - 15-16 Inch purple from which its name was

from which its name was derived

but rather a speckled teal Jasper found in Africa and often treated to simulate the beautiful blue to green associated with true Turquoise

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

These inclusions create black and brown spots that resemble the random patterns found on its namesake

Red Creek Jasper is named for the Red River in China where the stone was recently discovered

Golden Sunstone Natural 8mm Round AA Grade - 15-16 Inch purple from which its name wasSunstone, 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.