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Labradorite
Labradorite is a gem variety of feldspar. It is a particularly beautiful gemstone because of its schiller (also known, because of its occurrence in labradorite, as labradorescence), which is a glowing iridescent colour display inside the stone, often colloquially referred to as ‘fire’. This is caused by interference effects of light due to the fine layers in the structure of the stone. Click here to view labradorite jewellery at Astley Clarke.
A similar effect can be observed when tiny snow or ice crystals are carried in the air in strong sunlight, and the sunlight is seen to reflect strongly in a prism-like display of light.
Labradorite is usually grey, with green and blue schiller. Yellow, gold, red and purple are also displayed when the stone is viewed from different angles.
Labradorite is named after the Labrador Peninsula in Canada where it was first discovered in 1770. It is also found in Canada and the Scandinavian Pennisula.
The Native Indians of Labrador attributed mystical qualities to labradorite, calling it ‘firestone’ because of its magnificent display of colour. Powdered labradorite was often used to cure their ailments.
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A similar effect can be observed when tiny snow or ice crystals are carried in the air in strong sunlight, and the sunlight is seen to reflect strongly in a prism-like display of light.
Labradorite is usually grey, with green and blue schiller. Yellow, gold, red and purple are also displayed when the stone is viewed from different angles.
Labradorite is named after the Labrador Peninsula in Canada where it was first discovered in 1770. It is also found in Canada and the Scandinavian Pennisula.
The Native Indians of Labrador attributed mystical qualities to labradorite, calling it ‘firestone’ because of its magnificent display of colour. Powdered labradorite was often used to cure their ailments.
Click here to view Contemporary Designer Jewellery at Astley Clarke
