Labradorite
Labradorite
| Mineralogy : | |
| Tradename(s) | Spectrolite (from Finland only), Falcon's Eye, Rainbow Moonstone, Sunstone |
| Family | Feldspar/Plagioclase |
| Description | Most commonly silver gray, blue gray, to brownish grey matrix with iridescence (schiller) of orange, yellow, blue, and green when the stone is moved in the light.. Spectrolite background (matrix) is black. Single crystals are rare, tabular, prismatic, generally lamellar twinned. Aggregates compact granular. Occurs mainly in igneous and metamorphic rocks. |
| Mohs | 6-6.5 |
| Chemical Composition | nNa[AlSi3O8]+nCa[Al2Si2O8] |
| Refractive Index | |
| Specific Gravity | 2.61 - 2.77 |
| Cleavage | Perfect |
| Streak | White |
| Localities | Canada, Finland, Madagascar, Norway, and Russia. |
| Metaphysical : | |
| Healing | Detoxifies the body and assists in anti-aging. Clears, balances and protects the aura. Helps provide clarity and insight into your destiny. |
| Astrology | Labradorite - is associated with the signs of Sagittarius, Scorpio, and Leo. Associated with the Winter season, and the January Moon (Wolf Moon). Spectrolite - is associated with the signs of Aquarius and the Moon and Uranus. |
| Elemental | Fire / Water |
| Chakra | Unknown |
| Feng Shui | Enhances positive attitudes and clears the mind of negativity. |
| Legend / Folklore : |
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Labradorite was originally discovered in on St. Paul Island, Labrador, Canada in 1770. Pieces of the stone were found amongst the artifacts of the Red Painted People of Maine. Spectrolite was discovered in Finland during World War II. It is considered to be the highest grade and most beautiful of all Labradorite. |
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