mineral

Red-orange sunstone (likely aventurine feldspar) bead bracelet

Feldspar, commonly oligoclase or labradorite with copper inclusions; composition varies by source

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Polished, translucent orange-red round beads with glittery inclusions. Feldspar hardness is about 6–6.5 Mohs; vitreous luster and triclinic crystal structure. The visible sparkle is characteristic aventurescence, often from reflective copper platelets.

Identified October 4, 2026More mineral →

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Sunstone forms in igneous rocks, especially feldspar-rich intrusions and pegmatites, as magma cools; some commercial material is mined in Oregon, India, and Tanzania. The bracelet is processed geological material; its age cannot be determined from the image.

Uses & applications

Cut and polished for beads, cabochons, and jewelry; also collected as a feldspar variety.

Geological facts

The glitter effect, called aventurescence, comes from light reflecting off tiny inclusions. Natural sunstone’s color and inclusions vary substantially between deposits.

Field identification & locations

Look for feldspar-like translucency and internal reflective flecks rather than uniform surface glitter; identification from a photo is uncertain. Similar orange beads may be treated or made from other minerals.