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Princeton's WordNet

  1. sunstone, aventurinenoun

    a translucent quartz spangled with bits of mica or other minerals

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  1. sunstonenoun

    A translucent form of feldspar having flakes of hematite, used as an ornamental stone.

Wikipedia

  1. Sunstone

    Sunstone is a microcline or oligoclase feldspar, which when viewed from certain directions exhibits a spangled appearance. It has been found in Southern Norway, Sweden, various United States localities and on some beaches along the midcoast of South Australia.

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  1. sunstone

    A sunstone is a type of mineral or gemstone that has a shimmering or spangled appearance due to light interference, giving it a sparkling effect that may resemble the sun. This phenomenon is known as aventurescence. The most common types of sunstones are made of plagioclase feldspar and are mainly found in Norway, the United States, India, and Russia. It is often used for jewelry and decorative purposes.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Sunstonenoun

    aventurine feldspar. See under Aventurine

Wikidata

  1. Sunstone

    Sunstone is a plagioclase feldspar, which when viewed from certain directions exhibits a brilliant spangled appearance; this has led to its use as a gemstone. It has been found in Southern Norway, and in some United States localities. It is the official gemstone of Oregon.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sunstone in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sunstone in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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