Description:
Under light and movement, this stone showcases intense flashes of tropical blues, greens, yellows and pinks against a neutral grey background. A type of feldspar with Mohs hardness of 6 to 6-1/2, this striking gemstone is also called spectrolite. Labradorite is named for Labrador, the Canadian peninsula where it was first found in 1770. This stone also has deposits in Mexico, Russia and Finland. According to Inuit lore, labradorite came from the Aurora Borealis with its shimmering highlights of blue and green across a luminous grey base. In the metaphysical world, labradorite is said to impart perseverance, raise consciousness and strengthen intuition. Sizes, shapes and colors may vary with handcrafted items.