LabradoriteĀ is an iridescent gemstone with a beautifulĀ schillerĀ or metallic luster when viewed from certain angles. A member of the plagioclase feldspar group along with Sunstone,Ā Labradorite is known as a smokey grayish/green mineral base that creates an amazing metallic rainbow,Ā referred to as "labradorescence". Labradorite was named after the Labrador Peninsula in eastern Canada where it was first found around 1770. Deposits have also been found in Australia, Finland, Madagascar, India, Mexico and the Adirondack Mountains in the United States.Ā In stone lore, Labradorite is rumored to dispel negative energy, ease anxiety and feelings of depression, and enhance intuition and self confidence during difficult times.
LabradoriteĀ is an iridescent gemstone with a beautifulĀ schillerĀ or metallic luster when viewed from certain angles. A member of the plagioclase feldspar group along with Sunstone,Ā Labradorite is known as a smokey grayish/green mineral base that creates an amazing metallic rainbow,Ā referred to as "labradorescence". Labradorite was named after the Labrador Peninsula in eastern Canada where it was first found around 1770. Deposits have also been found in Australia, Finland, Madagascar, India, Mexico and the Adirondack Mountains in the United States.Ā In stone lore, Labradorite is rumored to dispel negative energy, ease anxiety and feelings of depression, and enhance intuition and self confidence during difficult times.
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