Where can I mine a sunstone in Oregon?

Spectrum Sunstone Mine, located near Plush, OR, in Lake County Oregon, is an Oregon sunstone mine open to the public for mining Oregon Sunstone. Visit Spectrum Mine and dig for Oregon sunstone gems from a designated pile of fresh unprocessed ore for free all day and keep what you find (mine personnel must be present).

Are Oregon sunstones worth money?

Pale yellow to colorless, non-phenomenal Oregon sunstones, whether native-cut or calibrated stones, may go for a few dollars per carat to $20 per carat for a custom cut. Pinks and tans, with and without a schiller effect, commonly range up to $50 per carat, depending on the effect.

What color sunstone is most valuable?

Red and green are the rarest sunstone colors and so are the most valued. Strongly saturated orange stones can also fetch high prices. Bicolor and tricolor sunstones often sell for more than those with a single color.

What is an Oregon sunstone?

What are Oregon Sunstones? Sunstones are feldspar crystals that formed in lava. Thirteen to fourteen million years ago, a volcano in Steens Mountain erupted, pouring out massive amounts of lava. The lava flow was subsequently covered by a vast lake and remained underwater for thousands of years.

What chakra is sunstone associated with?

Sacral Chakras
Sunstone Metaphysical Properties Also known as a stone of joy, sunstone is believed to inspire good nature and an enjoyment of life. According to metaphysical beliefs, sunstone is highly effective in cleansing auras and chakras. Sunstone is predominantly associated with the Base and Sacral Chakras.

What is the hardness of sunstone?

6 – 6.5
Sunstone/Hardness (Mohs hardness scale)

Where is the best sunstone found?

The most famous sunstone deposits in the United States are located in Oregon. A few of the sunstone deposits in Oregon are large enough to sustain mining operations. They are found in certain basalt flows in Lake County and Harney County.

How can you tell if a sunstone is real?

The value of gem-quality sunstone is determined by its color, transparency, and the quality of aventurescence. Colorless and yellow stones are usually the least expensive, and values increase through pink, orange, and red. Bright red stones, green stones, and nice bicolor stones have the highest values.

What does real sunstone look like?

Most sunstones have yellow, orange, or brown bodycolor. Green is extremely rare. Small inclusions create a reddish or golden sheen on top of any bodycolor, while larger inclusions create attractive, glittery reflections. Sunstone inclusions can be hematite, copper, or some other mineral.

Who should not wear sunstone?

According to Vedic Astrology, Sun Stone is governed by Sun and is beneficial for people born under the Moon Sign Pisces, Leo and Libra. Therefore, people born under the sign Pisces, Leo and Libra must wear this Sun Stone.

Is sunstone a real gemstone?

Sunstone gems belong to the feldspar group, which encompasses a large variety of gemstone materials–including moonstone and amazonite. The sparkly metallic glitter in this particular feldspar is called aventurescence, which is caused by flat, reflective inclusions (sometimes called “schiller”).