Labradorite aka, (Ca,Na)(Al,Si)4O8, is one kind of feldspar. It's a silicate mineral and is often used to make jewelry. Labradorite can display an iridescent optical effect, known as labradorescence. The term labradoresence was coined by O.B. Boggild, who defined Labradorization as the peculiar reflection of the light from submicroscopical planes orientated in one direction. The stone, usually gray-green, dark gray, black or grayish-white, is composed in layers that refract light as iridescent flashes of peacock blue, gold, pale green, or coppery red. The predominant blue varies within the light, displaying hues from deepest blue to various shades of pale, almost blue-green. Labradorite was first found in Paul's Island near the town of Nain in Labrador, Canada. It occurs in igneous rocks and is the feldspar variety most common in basalt and gabbro. Labradorite contains between 30 and 50 percent Albite, and between 50 and 70 percent Anorthite.
Labradorite is also used for to creating magical powers by the Inuit. It enhances the mental and intuitive abilities of clairvoyance, telepathy, prophecy and coincidence control, psychic readings and past-life recall. It provides an ease in moving between the worlds, and permits a safe and grounded return to the present.
I chose to shape my rock into a triangular pyramid because that was the easiest way to cut it. It wasn't a big piece to start off with, but it had a lot of rough and uneven edges which made it hard. I was extremely excited because once I cut it, you could see the labradoresence on one of the sides.
Labradorite is also used for to creating magical powers by the Inuit. It enhances the mental and intuitive abilities of clairvoyance, telepathy, prophecy and coincidence control, psychic readings and past-life recall. It provides an ease in moving between the worlds, and permits a safe and grounded return to the present.
I chose to shape my rock into a triangular pyramid because that was the easiest way to cut it. It wasn't a big piece to start off with, but it had a lot of rough and uneven edges which made it hard. I was extremely excited because once I cut it, you could see the labradoresence on one of the sides.