Sunstone
requested by @dougtay796
Color: Sunstone’s color could be red, orange, brown, pink. It gets its glitter-y look by inclusions of the mineral Hematite, or sometimes also Goethite or Pyrite and in one rare instances, Copper.
Mohs: 6 - 6.5
Note: Sunstone is a feldspar. Sunstone can be in one of two mineral classes, so ill put in the chemical formula for those.
Chemical formula of Microcline: KAlSi3O8
Chemical formula of Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Metaphysical properties: It dispels fears and phobias, brings leadership qualities, and decreases stress and helps people with depression. Its also said to bring good luck, openness, compassion, warmth, strength, and mental clarity. Sunstone is known as a joyful stone, it inspires a nurturing nature in order to be of service to others. It restores the enjoyment of life, and good nature.
As a gem in Steven Universe I believe that Sunstone would be an optimistic, nurturing gem a ray of sun shine. They would help their friends by telling jokes, giving them advice, or giving them a shoulder to cry on. Basically playing the role of mom friend and therapist friend. They would also function well with in really dire situations, like trying to get other gems to safety during a raid or trying to guide a group of quartzes out of enemy territory after wandering to far in. They would try to be honest but if the truth might hurt somebody they would bend it a little. They would feel bad about it still. They would be very open about their feelings but this openness might result in sharing something that didn't really needed to be shared. I believe a good job in home would for them would be a jester type gem, a rescuer, or maybe a nurse so they could help with gems that are still regenerating or ones that have ships or cracks in them.
Where found: Australia, Canada, China, Congo, India, Mexico, Norway, Russia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and the United States. The most famous sunstone deposits in the United States are located in Oregon.