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Lot 65

Feldspar var. Sunstone--"An American Gem"

7 December 2016, 10:00 PST
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US$1,000 - US$1,500

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Feldspar var. Sunstone--"An American Gem"

Dust Devil Mine, Oregon
Oregon sunstone has been made the official State Gemstone by proclamation of Governor Neil Goldschmidt. A rare gem variety of the feldspar mineral group, Oregon sunstones occur in Lake and Harney Counties where they are dug from the soil and the underlying lava flows. They are uncommon in their composition, clarity, and range of colors. Robert James, F.G.A. President of the International School of Gemology has said: "The King of the Feldspars is the Oregon Sunstone." The beauty of this fine reddish-orange stone is highlighted by its checkerboard top. Weighing approximately 7.65 carats and measuring 14.88 x 11.18 x 7.99mm

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