Variety of Microcline

Sunstone

Sunstone
Form of orange feldspar that has inclusions of Hematite (or in one locality Copper) that give it a glittering effect. Depending on the locality, Sunstone may be Microcline feldspar, or it may be the Plagioclase feldspar Oligoclase.

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