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[[Image:Illusion-sunstone-ben.jpg|left|framed|An example of a rough Illusion or Confetti Sunstone from Africa <br /> Photo courtesy of Ben Pfeiffer]]<br clear="left" /> | [[Image:Illusion-sunstone-ben.jpg|left|framed|An example of a rough Illusion or Confetti Sunstone from Africa <br /> Photo courtesy of Ben Pfeiffer]]<br clear="left" /> | ||
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One significant source of sunstone is Oregon, USA where it is the official state gem. Small mines in Oregon produce a range of material in various colors including peach, green, and red as well as dichroic specimens. | One significant source of sunstone is Oregon, USA where it is the official state gem. Small mines in Oregon produce a range of material in various colors including peach, green, and red as well as dichroic specimens. |
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Chemical composition | Oligoclase feldspar |
Oregon Sunstone
One significant source of sunstone is Oregon, USA where it is the official state gem. Small mines in Oregon produce a range of material in various colors including peach, green, and red as well as dichroic specimens.