{"product_id":"moonstone-sunstone-sphere-471g","title":"Moonstone \u0026 Sunstone Sphere","description":"\u003cp\u003eA spectacular \u003cstrong\u003eMoonstone \u0026amp; Sunstone sphere\u003c\/strong\u003e weighing 471g, featuring beautiful natural patterning, warm earthy tones and an incredible blue flash that appears as the sphere moves through the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis substantial sphere brings together the soft, luminous character associated with Moonstone and the warmer tones of Sunstone, creating a piece that changes dramatically depending on the angle from which it is viewed. Across the polished surface are layers of smoky grey, cream, warm peach and golden-brown, with areas revealing a striking blue optical sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 471g, this is a substantial display piece and comes complete with a stand so it is ready to display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGeological Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feldspar\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moonstone \u0026amp; Sunstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6–6.5 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished sphere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoonstone and Sunstone are both members of the feldspar mineral family. Moonstone is particularly known for its optical sheen, often referred to as adularescence, which can create flashes of blue or silvery light as the stone is moved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSunstone is associated with warm peach, orange, golden and reddish tones and may display reflective optical effects caused by tiny mineral inclusions within the feldspar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMetaphysical Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoonstone and Sunstone are traditionally associated with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntuition and inner guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfidence and personal power\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEmotional balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJoy and optimism\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew beginnings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBalancing receptive and active energies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of Moonstone and Sunstone is often chosen symbolically for balance, bringing together lunar and solar energy within a single piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eMetaphysical properties are offered for spiritual interest only.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePiece Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis exact sphere weighs \u003cstrong\u003e471g\u003c\/strong\u003e and features beautiful natural variation throughout, including smoky grey, cream and warmer golden-brown areas alongside a particularly striking \u003cstrong\u003eblue flash\u003c\/strong\u003e visible under changing light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural inclusions, internal veils, mineral patterning and variations in colour are characteristic of the material and can be seen throughout the sphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA display stand is included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Majestic Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65938779603293,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/3270\/1533\/files\/moonstone-sunstone-sphere-with-stand.png?v=1789570393","url":"https:\/\/majesticminerals.co.uk\/products\/moonstone-sunstone-sphere-471g","provider":"Majestic Minerals ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}