Labradorite
Labradorite,
carries unique characteristic, turns sea blue, gold and green in
bright light from grey or dark green color if viewed in dim light. It
is a variety of plagioclase feldspar which is found in igneous rocks.
Polished labradorite is called labradorescence. The crystal is
transparent to translucent. The darker variety is known as "black
moonstone" which has a bluish inclusions.
Labradorite is generally cut with a flat surface to highlight the
flashes of color. Originally it was found along the coast of Labrador
in 1805. Today, it is also found in Newfoundland, other parts of
Canada, the Ukraine, the Ural mountains, and the USA.
It is believed that Labradorite gem stone brings joy and kindness and
provide variety and good fortune. It energizes and provide a balanced
mental plane and also heals infections. It is said to raise level of
consciousness and act as a barrier against all negative energies.
 
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Name |
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| Labradorite |
6+ |
2.69-2.70 |
Triclinic |
Perfect |
1.560-1.568 |
+0.008 |
None |
None |
Yellow striations |
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