What is Labradorite?
Labradorite is a variety of plagioclase feldspar that is widely known for its play of colors. When the mineral is moved under incident light it produces flashes of iridescent blue, green, yellow or orange. This optical effect is known as “labradoresence” and is caused when planes within the mineral reflect specific colors of light.
According to an Eskimo legend, the Northern Lights were once imprisoned in the rocks along the coast of Labrador. It is told that a wandering Eskimo warrior found them and was able to free most of the lights with a mighty blow of his spear. Some of the lights were still trapped within the stone, and thus we have today the beautiful mineral known as labradorite.
The Metaphysical Powers of Labradorite:
Labradorite is said to provide quick relief from anxiety, hopelessness and depression, replacing them with enthusiasm, self-confidence and inspiration. It is said to dispel negativity and to bring clear understanding by enhancing clarity of thought and improving one’s ability to cooperate with others in harmony. Labradorite is particularly effective in alleviating bone issues, disorders of the spinal column and the wear and tear of the joints. Rheumatism and arthritis may also benefit from this stone’s healing powers.General Information About Labradorite:
- Color: Transparent through gray but yields a play of colors that produces iridescent flashes of blue, green, yellow, red or orange light
- Hardness: 6
- Optical Properties: Translucent to transparent
- Luster: Vitreous
- Cleavage: Perfect in two directions
- Specific Gravity: 2.6 to 2.8
- Crystal Properties: Triclinic
- Mineral / Rock Type: A mineral found in igneous rocks
- Healing Properties: None scientifically proven.
- Other Properties: A play of color known as “labradorescence”
Hayden
Fundamental essentials gemstones I’ve have learned that I need are:
-Black Onyx
-Tiger’s Eye
-Amethyst
-Howlite
-Labradorite
-Rose Quarta movement
I want the particular influences of all these gemstones. But I’m not sure if transporting a lot of will confuse the powers I am attempting to gather. Would you say that Labradorite would be better to carry alone?
encyclopath
I’ve discovered one web sight that clams larvikite is a kind of labradorite, another site that clams it was once regarded as labradorite but has become considered to be its very own factor, and numerous other sites that do not even mention the 2 together (or, more frequently, don’t have larvikite inside database), and Id prefer to know where they formally stand. I cant find anyone site that really addresses this problem and so i thought I’d arrived at everyone rather, does anybody understand what the correlation between both of these gemstones really is?
Jonathan
I just purchased a necklace that looks like this. I understand it is a stone but what exactly is it worth? I’ve got a greenish blue uncut polished stone and it is kinda translucent. I purchased it for $ 10 and wondered what it is exactly. It does look like what you are calling labradorite. Oh and it is a good inch tall and one-half inch across. Maybe it was a great deal?