Raw sunstone gets its name from the way it catches light — tiny mineral flecks sit just under the surface and flash gold or copper when the stone moves under a lamp or sunlight. That glitter effect is the whole reason people go looking for this natural sunstone gemstone in the first place.
Since it's left in rough form, the surface has a slightly matte, earthy feel rather than the glassy shine of a polished cab. Some collectors keep this sunstone rough exactly as it is for display, while others send it off for cutting since sunstone for jewelry making often works best as a cabochon once polished.
Handling it is straightforward — no special storage needed beyond keeping it away from harder stones that could scratch the surface during transit or in a drawer.