SUN Crystal Gems
(according to William Lilly,** George Frederick Kunz*** and Modern associations)
Planet* | ![]() Sun |
Ruler of | ![]() Leo |
Metal | gold |
Colour/s | yellow orange red purple |
William Lilly | hyacinth, chrysolite adamant carbuncle ruby |
Kunz | alectoria |
Modern | ruby Red spinel rutilated quartz |
* Technically the Sun is not a planet, but a star. In astrology it is referred to as one of the 'lights' or luminaries.
** William Lilly, a seventeenth century astrologer mentions gemstone and zodiac and planetary correspondences in his books 'Christian Astrology'
*** George Frederick Kunz, an American gemologist and mineralologist published 'The Curious Lore of Precious Stones' in 1938
Take a look at some Sun Crystal Gems below.