Sunstone is a vibrant orange variety of Feldspar that often displays bright, sparkly flashes. A Crystal Message about the Healing Properties of Sunstone, the crystal for confidence: "I stand in my power in the here and now, and my inner radiance shines forth into the world."   Common Healing Properties of Sunstone: Sunstone is your ultimate crystal for confidence because of its ability to: * Instill joy and happiness * Help you manifest abundance in all forms (not just financial) * Promote a healthy self-image and boosts your self-confidence * Encourage inner strength * Enhance feelings of gratitude * Encourage generosity and sharing * Stimulate creativity * Warm the heart and soul * Balance the mind, body, and spirit * Promote a positive attitude and outlook Colors: Mottled orange, peach, and white (mostly orange in higher quality pieces). Flashes of sparkling orange or iridescent rainbow flecks. Zodiac Signs: Sagittarius, Leo, Cancer Elements: Fire Seasons: Summer, Autumn Companion Flowers: Gaillardia (Commonly known as Blanket Flower) Companion Essential Oil: Lemon Companion Stone: Larvikite (Also known as Silver Labradorite) Common Origins: Norway, Russia, Oregon, USA, Canada, India Notes: There is a very flashy stone with crosshatched iridescence known as Rainbow Lattice Sunstone, which is highly prized among mineral collectors. Wanna’ Get Science-y? Click Here to get information about the chemical composition, hardness, streak, etc. of this crystal from one of my favorite sites! The Ultimate Crystal for Confidence & Self-Worth: Sunstone is a type of feldspar, similar to Moonstone and Labradorite. It has a warm, sparkly look due to included bits of Hematite, Goethite, or sometimes even Copper that are naturally included in the stone. Sunstone has an extremely positive, warm, outgoing energy, making it perfect for people who have trouble putting themselves forward socially. In addition to being a wonderful crystal for confidence, it's associated with a sense of joy and can be especially helpful for supporting you as you chase away the winter blues. We all live under one sun. This sense of belonging is at the core of Sunstone’s energetic vibration. A constant reminder of oneness and of your interconnectedness with all creatures, this crystal helps you to discover what it’s like to truly feel that you belong. Likewise, this crystal is helpful for introverts as it embodies joy and reminds you that all of us have value. Everyone has something to contribute to this world, so work with this stone to help you release fear or blocks. Shine your light! More About Sunstone If you choose to work with Sunstone you likely have a fiery personality (or you may need a little boost of this energy)! You're likely very creative and excel at self-expression. Likewise, if you've chosen this stone, you may have a tendency to be quick to anger at times,