Golden Sunstone Natural 12mm Round AA Grade - 15-16 Inch 48hr_07092024 However in some regions

However in some regions

the resulting rock is dark gray to deep black in color and riddled with pits and holes where air was trapped in the stone

meaning it forms by replacing another mineral’s crystal structure atom by atom with its own crystal structure

Mined in: Madagascar

Golden Sunstone Natural 12mm Round AA Grade - 15-16 Inch 48hr_07092024 However in some regionsSunstone, 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.