Golden Sunstone Natural 6mm Round AA Grade - 15-16 Inch Eagle Eye The original stones were often

The original stones were often used as protective amulets and are usually scarred or pitted in places where they were ground off for use in traditional medicines

It contains inclusions such as copper and iron

and is similar to Mahogany

It has been mistaken for ruby and sapphire at times

which has earned it the nickname Merlin stone

Golden Sunstone Natural 6mm Round AA Grade - 15-16 Inch Eagle Eye The original stones were oftenSunstone, 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.