Oregon Sunstones

Oregon sunstone is a feldspar crystal formed in molten lava and then discharged onto the surface of the earth by a volcano. As the lava weathers away or is broken up the crystals are released. While feldspars are found all over the world, they are rarely gem grade. Central Oregon is the only place in the world where gem grade Sunstones are found containing copper, and are large enough to cut stones for jewelry. Varying amounts of copper cause the stones to range in color from water clear to yellow, as well as many shades of green, red and pink.