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General information on sunstones

[Natural or cultural history of the item, trends in value, tips for where to look for it, etc. ]



Where to find it:

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GPS Coordinates, if known: W 119.87244 N 42.72584
Town/region: Rabbit Hills Basin, near Plush, Harney Co.
State, country: Harney Co. Oregon
Tips for finding it: Use a topo Map, but its easy to find.
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Tools needed: Pick, Shovel, Screens, hammers





Special skills needed: Willingness to work hard and stay at it! Here are some photos of cut and rough gems:


Identification tips: Sunstone GemsSunstone Rough




Additional helpful resources:
Here is alinks to a website with info on hunting sunstones:

Dig your own Oregon Sunstones

For More information about Sunstones as a gemstone:
Sunstones - The Gem

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treasureseaker1 sunstones (page: 1 2) 25 Jun 7 2008, 8:50 PM EDT by pvjjh
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I'm not sure what the diffrence is between a sunstone and a moonstone.They look alike to me. Is one more valueable than the other? I would like to find a sunstone on my next vacation. Is there any advice anyone can tell me in searching for one?
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