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Sunstone
Stone of Leadership and Joy
- Color
- Golden orange to reddish-brown with a metallic sparkle
- Chakra
- Sacral & Solar Plexus
- Zodiac
- Leo, Libra
- Element
- Fire
- Hardness
- 6–6.5 (Mohs)
- Origin
- United States, India, Norway
Sunstone's warm sparkle comes from tiny copper inclusions catching the light — a glow that's earned it a long-standing reputation as a stone of leadership, joy, and personal power.
Worn close to the skin, it's carried for:
- Building confidence and a sense of leadership
- Restoring joy and enthusiasm for life
- Encouraging independence and self-reliance
- Inviting abundance through positive action
Sunstone pairs beautifully with Citrine for a grounded, balancing stack.