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Oregon copper bearing sunstone jewelry.
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.
We sale wholesale rough cut stones beads cabochon custom cutting and jewelry.
We are located in the high desert of south central oregon north west from the town of plush oregon.
Oregon sunstone is a variety of labradorite that frequently displays a stunning aventurescence or glowing or glittery schiller effect caused by copper inclusions.
Check out our copper bearing sunstone selection for the very best in unique or custom handmade pieces from our shops.
Gems showing strong red to green blue teal dichroic or pleochroic shift and watermelon oregon sunstone is colored by nanocrystals of protoenstatite and clinoenstatite.
Most oregon sunstone is colored by copper therefore copper bearing or cuprian similar to another rare and highly valued gemstone which is the paraiba tourmaline.
Double eagle mining operates over 200 acres of oregon sunstone producing feldspar basalt flows in the plush oregon area.
Oregon sunstone and gemstones karla proud designer.
Oregon sunstone the official state gemstone since 1987 is natural copper bearing labradorite feldspar.
Double eagle mining is a mining company of the worlds rarest known gemstone oregon copper bearing sunstone.
Double eagle mining is a mine direct supplier of plush oregon copper bearing sunstone direct from the mine.
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The oregon sunstone was designated oregon s official state gem by the oregon legislature in 1987.
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.
Although intense red and transparent stones with schiller are very desirable many color varieties are found in oregon with and without the glowing effect.
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At the sunstone store our all time favorite gem is the oregon sunstone.
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.
Oregon sunstone is oregon s state gemstone and is a designer s dream.