Golden Sunstone Natural 12mm Round AA Grade - 15-16 Inch 48hr_07092024 It is a phyllosilicate composed

It is a phyllosilicate composed of silicon

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

Rutilated Quartz is a silicon dioxide mineral with unique needle-like inclusions of Rutile

However in some regions

creating veins and mottling that ranges in color from rust to black

Golden Sunstone Natural 12mm Round AA Grade - 15-16 Inch 48hr_07092024 It is a phyllosilicate composedSunstone, 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.