Labradorite is a feldspar mineral with the chemical formula (Ca, Na)(Al, Si)4O8. This triclinic mineral can display an iridescent optical effect (or schiller) known as labradorescence. It can be seen as perfect cleavages and uneven to conchoidal fractures as physical properties.
Labradorite can be seen in colours such as grey, grey-white, brown, greenish-blue, pale green, blue, yellow, colourless and greenish. It can be found in Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Cuba, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Madagascar, Mexico, Myanmar, New Zealand, Namibia, Norway, Russia, Spain, South Korea, Taiwan, Tanzania, Uk, USA, Slovakia. Especially, Canada and Madagascar are found high labradorescence stones.
¶ Category: Tectosilicate
¶ Crystal System: Triclinic
¶ Specific Gravity: 2.68 to 2.72
¶ Lustre: Sub Vitreous to Pearly
¶ Hardness: 6-6.5
¶ Chemical Formula: (Ca, Na)[Al(Al, Si)Si2O8
¶ Mineral Group: Feldspar Group
¶ Optical Properties: Biaxial (+)
¶ Refractive Index: nα = 1.554 – 1.563
nβ = 1.559 – 1.568
nγ = 1.562 – 1.573
The high degree of labradorescence is called spectrolite. It is an uncommon variety of feldspar group and has a good market value. Most of the people love labradorite because of it’s characteristic of labradorescence.
Gemstones Properties
We must remember that the most powerful of all is our mind power. The use of gemstones in the chemical, wave and vibration energy of the gemstones can only be of some help to the well being of man. It is like a fence on the stairs. The stair fence is not essential for climbing stairs. But having a stair fence will make it easier to climb the stairs. That is also the case with using a gemstone. Almost every gem has its own vibrational and waves energy. also, the chemical properties of the gemstones are very special. Gemstones are used to cure diseases and to stimulate and balance the energy fields of the human body by the chemical composition and other energies of the gemstones.
Labradorite Healing Properties
Labradorite is a tectosilicate mineral of larger silicate family and that will be one of the reasons to be a great healing stone. Labradorite vibrational energies are the same as quartz, but It’s the colour energy and chemical healings work in different ways.
Labradorite colour and vibrational energies work with the crown chakra, Third Eye chakra and Throat chakra. It will promote psychic abilities and strengthens our will power. Also, Combine with vibrational power and chakra stimulation help to balance the circulation of the body and that will help to reduce stress and keep calm your mind. Colour energise help to keep the attraction of other people.
As a good meditation stone, It will help you focus your mind while meditation and that will stimulate energy fields of human physical and astral body energies. Labradorite stimulates the imagination while meditation. It regulates metabolism, balances hormones and relieves menstrual tension.
