Tangerine Sunstone, Oregon Sunstone, Transparent Gemstone, Gem Feldspar
SOLD Type: Oregon Sunstone /Mineral: Plagioclase Feldspar, Collected: North Bend, Oregon, in a mudflat, Translucent/ vitreous/ transparent center, Crystal System: triclinic, Specific Gravity: 2.64, 32.3 Carats, 6.46 grams, .5"L x .5"W x .75"H, Hardness: 6-6.5, Whole Crystal: Yes, Crystal Fragment: No, Treatment: none Mudfossil: Yes, Colors: Golden Orange/Yellow transparent, Chemical Formula: KAlSi₃O₈, (Na,Ca)Al₁₋₂ Si₃₋₂ O₈ Sellers Comments: This little gumdrop-shaped 32.3 carat orange/yellow sunstone is a great addition to any collection or would make a nice center bead in a jewelry piece. I collected this in North Bend, Oregon, from a mud flat, it is a mudfossil. The colors are orange and yellow, it's jemmy and sparkly and nearly transparent.