Sunstone has a metallic appearance because of the reflective inclusions of orange, red and green crystals. This semi-precious stone is made of oligioclase feldspar with the reflections of light caused by the inclusions of goethite or hematite that are within the stone. The stone's shimmer and color variations are caused by minute crystals of copper metal that have been contained in varied sizes and amounts that are also within the stones. Darker hued sunstones contain slightly larger amounts of copper. This semi-precious stone is also occasionally known as "Heliolite" or "Aventurine Orthoclase".

Sunstones have been believed to have the power of strengthening an individual's life force, instilling optimism, bringing luck as well as increasing vitality and strength.

Sunstones are actually the state gems for the state of Oregon, where these stones are primarily mined from. These stones are believed to possess some kind of a romantic effect due to its metallic pigments that are present in them that reflect incident light rays to achieve a brilliance of color.

These semi-precious stones have very bright and bold colors, and because of its aesthetic value and holistic benefits, it has been commonly used in the process of making jewelry. Its smoothness and attractiveness coruscate under the sun and so, when they are used for pieces of jewelry, these embellishments bring a certain elegance and exquisiteness that anyone would want to have. They could easily enhance the grace and poise of the wearer.

Aside from these, these semi-precious stones are also said to have the power of enhancing the energy and courage of the wearer as well as increase solar-oriented workings.