Golden Sunstone 8mm Round Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch Picasso Jasper Apatite has been labeled the

Apatite has been labeled the “deceitful stone” due to its close resemblance to other much more valuable gems

This variety of opal is named "dendritic" for the small inclusions within it that resemble moss or ferns

which takes millions of years

The different colored zones in the stone result from different oxidation states of iron

It often also occurs with colors of rust

Golden Sunstone 8mm Round Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch Picasso Jasper Apatite has been labeled theSunstone, 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.