Labradorite eagle

Labradorite, a captivating gemstone, has a rich history and fascinating properties.

Origin and Discovery:
Labradorite was first discovered in Labrador, Canada, in the late 1700s by Moravian missionaries. Its discovery marked the beginning of its journey to become a beloved gemstone worldwide.

Physical and Chemical Properties:
Labradorite’s chemical composition is sodium calcium aluminum silicate, making it a durable gemstone suitable for jewelry. However, its hardness of 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale makes it susceptible to scratches from harder materials.

Color and Luster:
The base color of Labradorite is typically gray, but it can also exhibit white, yellow, or black hues. Its lustrous appearance ranges from vitreous to pearly, adding to its al phenomenon occurs when light enters the stone and reflects off its thin internal layers of different minerals. As a result, the light is diffracted into various colors, creating a mesmerizing display of blue, green, yellow, orange, and violet.