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Arusha Sunstone Wand Earrings

Arusha Sunstone Wand Earrings

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With Dyed Red Topaz.

 

Arusha Sunstone is a captivating variety of sunstone known for its brilliant, sun-like sparkle and a color palette that typically ranges from bright orange to deep red. Mined primarily in the Arusha region of Tanzania, this gemstone features a distinctive glitter effect, caused by inclusions of copper or hematite that reflect light in dazzling ways. Arusha Sunstone is celebrated not only for its aesthetic beauty but also for its metaphysical properties of joy, freedom, and vitality.

Arusha Sunstone

Physical Characteristics

Color: Vibrant shades of orange, red, and sometimes with hints of pink or peach, reflecting the warm tones of the sun.

Clarity: Translucent to opaque, often interspersed with sparkling inclusions that enhance its lustrous appearance.

Note: The unique schiller effect, a result of light-reflecting inclusions, gives Arusha Sunstone its characteristic glittery appearance, akin to sunlight dancing on water.

Metaphysical Properties

Leadership and Benevolence: Arusha Sunstone is believed to instill leadership qualities such as benevolence and strength, making it an excellent stone for those who assume guiding roles.

Joy and Vitality: This stone is said to bring joy and nurture the spirit, revitalizing feelings of enjoyment and enthusiasm for life.

Empowerment and Independence: Often used to encourage independence and originality, Arusha Sunstone promotes self-empowerment and helps overcome procrastination and inaction.

Crystals that Pair Well

Moonstone: Balances the energetic properties of Arusha Sunstone, harmonizing inner emotional states with external vibrancy.

Citrine: Enhances Arusha Sunstone’s qualities of brightness and abundance, boosting prosperity and success.

Tiger’s Eye: Complements the empowerment aspects, fortifying confidence and grounding the sunstone’s inspiring qualities.

Composition and Structure

Physical Properties: Arusha Sunstone belongs to the feldspar group and has a hardness of 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, making it suitable for various jewelry applications.

Optical Properties: Characterized by its aventurescence, caused by minute inclusions of reflective minerals that give a glittery effect.

Formation: Typically forms in molten lava and is crystallized in slow-cooling volcanic environments, which allow the growth of its distinctive inclusions.

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