sunstone Meaning & Definition
What Does Sunstone Mean?
Sunstone is used as a noun meaning A translucent form of feldspar having flakes of hematite, used as an ornamental stone. It can also mean A stone, possibly Icelandic spar, said in late medieval sources to have been used by navigators in the Viking Age and later to find the location of the sun in an overcast sky, possibly via polarization of light.
Sunstone at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | aventurine and heliolite |
| Plural | sunstones |
Sunstone Definition (Noun)
- A translucent form of feldspar having flakes of hematite, used as an ornamental stone.
- A stone, possibly Icelandic spar, said in late medieval sources to have been used by navigators in the Viking Age and later to find the location of the sun in an overcast sky, possibly via polarization of light.
Synonyms of Sunstone
Sunstone synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
sunstone (countable and uncountable, plural sunstones)
Words That Rhyme With Sunstone
Origin of Sunstone
sun + stone. Compare Icelandic sólarsteinn.
Common Questions About Sunstone
What part of speech is sunstone?
Sunstone is a noun.
What is another word for sunstone?
You can replace sunstone with words such as aventurine and heliolite. See the full list of sunstone synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of sunstone?
The plural of sunstone is sunstones.