Sunstone: water, sunlight and care
Our sources do not confirm that Sunstone is safe in water, so running-water cleansing is not suggested. Sunlight is not suggested for any stone in Heptyx.
Sunstone at a glance
| What it is | Oligoclase-labradorite feldspar |
|---|---|
| Hardness (Mohs) | 6–7.2 of 10 |
| Water | Not confirmed by our sources |
| Sunlight | No fading record in the sources. |
| Good to know | The colour of Oregon sunstone is natural. |
How to care for Sunstone
- Moonlight: In tradition, stones are left in moonlight overnight, especially around the full moon.
- Sound: In tradition, a bell or a singing bowl is rung near the stone.
- Our sources do not confirm that Sunstone is safe in water, so running-water cleansing is not suggested.
- Sunlight cleansing is not suggested for any stone: many fade, and a missing record does not mean a stone is sun-safe.
- Salt is not suggested: it can harm porous and soft stones.
Sunstone in tradition
In crystal tradition, Sunstone is associated with the sacral chakra. This is a tradition, not a physical property, and Heptyx makes no health claims for any stone.
Stones linked to the same chakra
Questions
Is Sunstone safe in water?
Our sources do not confirm that Sunstone is safe in water, so running-water cleansing is not suggested.
Can Sunstone go in the sun?
Our sources have no fading record for Sunstone, but Heptyx does not suggest sunlight for any stone: a missing record does not mean a stone is sun-safe.
How hard is Sunstone?
Sunstone is 6–7.2 on the Mohs scale of 10.
Sources
- gia.eduAccessed 14 October 2026
- gemsociety.orgAccessed 14 October 2026
- gemsociety.orgAccessed 14 October 2026
- geology.comAccessed 14 October 2026
- crystals.comAccessed 14 October 2026
- gemselect.comAccessed 14 October 2026