Labradorite

Labradorite.

Labradorite is one kind of feldspar. It is a silicate mineral, and is special because it is often pretty enough to be used in jewelry. Some kinds of labradorite are called moonstone or sunstone.

Labradorite Media

Labradorite (Spectrolite) – Ylämaa, Finland.
Labradorescence in labradorite
Video of labradorescence in labradorite, visible as the angle of view changes
Iridescence effect on grey labradorite
Polished block from Madagascar
Polished labradorite 18 × 20 cm
Polished labradorite from UCL Geology collections
Labradorite with rare colors
Labrador is a good example of pseudochromatic gem. This sample colored in light gray color, but we see different colors as a result of light interference in minerals microstructures.

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