Golden Sunstone 8mm Round Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch Shape_Cabochon Many of the earliest gem

Many of the earliest gem traders did not realize that these yellowish stones were actually different materials

blue or gray

it is cut and polished to look just like a Quartz gemstone

Clear Quartz

At that time yellowish gems were called "topaz" in many parts of the world

Golden Sunstone 8mm Round Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch Shape_Cabochon Many of the earliest gemSunstone, a variety of Feldspar, is aptly named for its shades of gold, orange, red and brown, as well as its iridescent sparkle. As the stone catches the light, inclusions of Goethite or Hematite refract the light between the layers of the crystal, producing the effect of the stone seeming to shine from within.