Madagascar Labradorite Prism A - 70-90mm

Labradorite comes from the Labrador region of Canada. This Canadian region is home to about a third of its population who are Indigenous peoples (Innu, Inuit, and Métis). This incredible stone was discovered in 1770 by a group of missionaries from Central Europe tasked with evangelizing the local population.
The suffix "ite" from Greek means "mineral". Labradorite literally means "mineral from Labrador". It was not until 1780 that geologist M. Foster named this stone labradorite.
This stone is sometimes nicknamed "rainbow moonstone". Moreover, there is spectrolite, which is a variety of labradorite, showing all the nuances of the light spectrum. Discovered during World War II in Finland, this mineral somewhat resembles the inside of mussel shells. Although the colors are similar, labradorite should not be confused with opal or moonstone.
Several legends are associated with labradorite. The most famous is that of the Scandinavian peoples. This legend tells that labradorite owes its magnificent iridescent reflections to the northern lights.
In parallel, the Inuit legend explains that a young warrior broke a huge labradorite with his spear to release its celestial light. Shards burst from the stone and rose into the sky, forming the northern lights. Others spread across the earth, solidifying eternally in the rock, creating these labradorite stones with splendid reflections.
Some Indigenous people were convinced that this stone was the link between the earthly world and the invisible world. They believed that the rock contained the souls of their ancestors.
However, during archaeological excavations in Maine, various objects carved from labradorite were found. They date from the year 1000 and were made by the Algonquian Native Americans.
A belief states that people attracted to labradorite are descendants of the sunken continent of Atlantis. As a reminder, Atlantis was an immense island, attributed to the god of the sea Poseidon during the division of the world. This island suddenly disappeared during a cataclysm caused by Zeus.
According to the ancients, labradorite possesses powerful healing virtues. They claim that by grinding it into a powder, it would cure many ailments. In the second half of the 19th century, many jewelers created fabulous jewelry in various styles from labradorite. They notably made cameos or carvings. Lower-quality labradorites were used as facing stones on building facades or as ornamental objects for decoration.
Labradorite belongs to the plagioclase feldspar family, which includes silicates and tectosilicates. It mainly contains sodium, calcium, iron, and magnesium. It diffuses magnificent blue, yellow, or metallic green reflections caused by adularescence, a kind of shimmering due to the interference of different internal layers, also called the Schiller effect. It forms in metamorphic or magmatic rocks. It has a hardness of 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale.
The main deposits are found in Madagascar, Algeria, Australia, China, France, etc.

In Lithotherapy, labradorite is a true protective stone with a sponge-like function. Indeed, it absorbs all surrounding negative energies. Freed from these polluting energies, the mind becomes positive and psychologically balanced.
This stone is recommended for healthcare personnel and empathetic people. It allows them not to get too emotionally involved in their pain and provides them with understanding.
Labradorite effectively combats anxiety, irrational fears, and stress. It calms its wearer and provides serenity. It diffuses a feeling of well-being and calm. The mind can escape into peaceful dreams. Its energy, both radiant and warm, develops feelings of happiness, joy, and peace.
This fabulous stone is said to be a stone of openness to others. It is ideal for people suffering from complexes and shyness. It generates a certain self-assurance and better self-confidence. It encourages compassion, understanding, and love for others. It also helps lonely people feel better.
It is an inspirational stone that is perfectly suited for creative professions. It stimulates the mind and imagination. The creator can finally concentrate and focus their mind on the present. It effectively combats procrastination.