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Meaning of sunstone
A gemstone that is typically reddish-orange in color, often with metallic schillerization.
Etymology of sunstone
The word "sunstone" has its roots in Old English and Norse words for "sun" and "stone", likely due to the stone's reddish-orange color, which is reminiscent of the sun.
The term has been used to describe this type of gemstone since at least the 16th century.
Synonyms
gemstone
mineral
rock
pebble
stone
boulder
granite
quartz
feldspar
crystal
jewel
treasure
ornament
decoration
trinket
bauble
bead
pebble
gravel
shard
splinter
fragment
chip
flake
sliver
nugget
goldstone
aventurine
oligoclase
andesine
labradorite
amazonite
topaz
citrine
amethyst
garnet
peridot
opal
sapphire
ruby
emerald
diamond
turquoise
lapis
lazuli
jade
onyx
agate
jasper
malachite
carnelian
sunstone
moonstone
Definitions
- A type of mineral, typically a metallic schillerized feldspar, that is often reddish-orange in color.
- * A gemstone that is prized for its metallic appearance and is often used in jewelry.
Usage Examples
- The sunstone necklace sparkled in the light, its metallic schillerization catching the eye.
- * The gemstone, a type of sunstone, was prized for its unique appearance and was often used in ancient jewelry.
Antonyms
darkness
shadow
gloom
cloud
mist
haze
dullness
murk
obscurity
somberness
melancholy
sorrow
sadness
despair
hopelessness
bleakness
desolation
emptiness
void
blackness
darkness
night
dusk
twilight
eclipse
umbra
penumbra
silhouette