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sunstone

sunstone

1 9.9
A partly see-through gem with small shiny flakes that make it sparkle
  • noun
  • /ˈsʌnˌstoʊn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : piedra solar
  • Dalka picked up Sora's hand and pulled off the sunstone ring Tessa had just transferred there.
  • sunstone ring

Examples

  • There are sunstones and moonstones.

    Fiction book (1997)

  • Tessa frowned; she wore her favorite sunstone ring on her left hand.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • I'm trying to get all of my exploration coins in Sunstone Valley right now.

    Blog text (12)

  • This is a sunstone.

    North Hollywood (2021)

  • Moonstone, sunstone

    Gypsy (1962)

  • Santa Fe: Sunstone Press, 1988. 63 pp. Illustrations, bibliography.

    Academic text (1992)

  • Perhaps you can't be my friend in the same way as the straight guys with whom I spend lots of time, but we still can get together at a Sunstone symposium or in SM and discuss HM.

    Blog text (6)

  • I don’t think Sunstone is trying to hide the fact since they mentioned it straight away in an email to let us know that they’re back, but I think it’d be sensible to acknowledge it and talk about what they’ve learned.

    Blog text (15)

  • The sunstone glimmered beautifully in the sunlight, showcasing its bright reflections.

  • She admired her necklace, which was adorned with a stunning sunstone that sparkled with every movement.

Synonyms

gemstone
vssunstone
15 3.3

A hard, shiny stone cut and polished for use in jewelry

is a specific translucent feldspar or quartz variety with glittering mineral inclusions

Surface Forms

sunstone singular
sunstones plural

Morphology

sunstone = sun + stone (semi-transparent) = sun + stone

The components 'sun' and 'stone' are literal and recognizable, but the precise identification as a specific translucent feldspar/quartz variety requires specialized knowledge.

Etymology

Sunstone is made of two plain parts, sun ('the bright star in the sky') and stone ('rock'), because this gem has tiny, glittering flakes that make it look like bits of the sun are trapped inside the rock. One popular story says sailors used a 'sunstone' to find the sun on cloudy days, which helps you remember that the word is all about light and shine.