Sunstone 8mm Round - 15-16 inch 20210629 Selenite is a crystal formed

Selenite is a crystal formed from the mineral gypsum

The fibrous asbestos inclusions in the stone give it the flash that inspired its name

the great Roman orator

This stone is a combination of two very similar materials: Azurite is a deep blue mineral produced by weathered copper ore deposits

The ancient Egyptians carved amulets of Jasper to be buried with their deceased to ensure safe passage to the afterlife

Sunstone 8mm Round - 15-16 inch 20210629 Selenite is a crystal formedSunstone, a variety of Feldspar, is aptly named for its shades of gold, orange, red and brown, as well as its iridescent sparkle. As the stone catches the light, inclusions of Goethite or Hematite refract the light between the layers of the crystal, producing the effect of the stone seeming to shine from within.