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Sunstone Obelisk (REF:SUNOB1)
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Sunstone Obelisk (REF:SUNOB1)Sunstone Obelisk

Measurements Approx.
Height - 9 cm
Width - 2.4 cm
Length - 2.7 cm

Obelisk are a four sided, narrow tapering monument which ends in a pyramid shape at the top. Coming from Greek term obeliskos, obelisk were prominent in the architecture of the ancient Egyptians and were called tekhenu. For Egyptians, the obelisk was a reverential monument, commemorating the dead, representing their kings, and honouring their gods.


  

Sunstone is an oligoclase feldspar mineral. It is also known is some reference books as Aventurine Feldspar, a name derived from the stone’s resemblance to an accidentally discovered type of glass known as Ventura. Sunstone has a triclinic crystal system and usually occurs as compact aggregates. The colour is orange to red-brown, with sparkling inclusions. The name Sunstone comes from its warm colour and reflected light, reminiscent of the sun. Sunstone deposits are known in India, Canada, Norway, Russia and the USA.