Oregon Copper Bearing Sunstone Jewelry

Some examples exhibit red to green dichroism and fine specimens figure 2 larger than 5 ct can sell for more than 1 000 per carat.

Oregon copper bearing sunstone jewelry.

Oregon sunstone is a variety of labradorite that frequently displays a stunning aventurescence or glowing or glittery schiller effect caused by copper inclusions. Gems showing strong red to green blue teal dichroic or pleochroic shift and watermelon oregon sunstone is colored by nanocrystals of protoenstatite and clinoenstatite. The feldspar group of minerals are one of the most common on the planet however oregon s unique copper bearing plagioclase feldspar is found nowhere else in the world. The gemological world is calling it the next tanzanite invest now.

Please email us through the contact us page if there is something special you are looking for or would like to see. We sale wholesale rough cut stones beads cabochon custom cutting and jewelry. Oregon sunstone the official state gemstone since 1987 is natural copper bearing labradorite feldspar. Check out our copper bearing sunstone selection for the very best in unique or custom handmade pieces from our shops.

Feldspars are silicate minerals that contain variable amounts of sodium na potassium k and calcium ca. Double eagle mining is a mine direct supplier of plush oregon copper bearing sunstone direct from the mine. Oregon sunstone is oregon s state gemstone and is a designer s dream. We are a fulltime mining source of plush oregon sunstone.

We are located in the high desert of south central oregon north west from the town of plush oregon. Double eagle mining operates over 200 acres of oregon sunstone producing feldspar basalt flows in the plush oregon area. At the sunstone store our all time favorite gem is the oregon sunstone. We are pleased to bring you this rare copper bearing labradorite jewelry for your consideration and viewing.

It offers an amazing array of colors it is versatile enough to be cut and polished in diverse ways and it has durability that makes it ideal for pendants earrings and special occasion rings. Although intense red and transparent stones with schiller are very desirable many color varieties are found in oregon with and without the glowing effect. Oregon sunstone and gemstones karla proud designer. The oregon sunstone was designated oregon s official state gem by the oregon legislature in 1987.