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Labradorite

Protection - Adventure - Balance

Affirmation

I believe in my inner magic and know I can manifest my dreams into reality.

Hardness

Chemical Formula

(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8]

Structure

Triclinic

Energy

Labradorite encourages you to engage life authentically through personal power. As a seven chakra stone, this dark opalescent beauty releases negative energy through each center. When every chakra is connected through energetic healing, you release burdens that are not yours and anything that distracts you from self belief. Labradorite fosters a relationship with the self by bringing you out of your weaknesses and into your strengths. This is where the magic lies, Labradorite reveals to you your inner power to engage life how you wish. Take intentional action, believe in your worth, and lead an authentic existence with this magical stone.

Placement

Feel the magic in the palm of your hand when Labradorite is held. Holding Labradorite can release surface level tension and keeping it in a pocket works even better. The longer you keep it on you, the deeper the healing. This close contact practice is all about attunement. When we stay within a positive vibration; one of love, gratitude, and faith, the more we heal our physical body. Labradorite aids in this process because of its high vibration frequency. The more you keep it around, the more you discover inner peace and power. On days when you feel self conscious or indecisive, hold Labradorite close as a reminder of the glimmer you hold within every day no matter your feelings.

Ritual

The mysterious patterns running along Labradorite’s surface echo its connection to the cosmos. Energetically, Labradorite matches frequencies with the Moon. This property allows deep reflection and self discovery when it is activated in a moon ritual. Called a ‘moon bath’ or ‘moon bathing,’ find a safe space outside on a clear night. Sit or stand in the beams of the moon and hold Labradorite close to your heart. Envision the moon encircling you with a protective orb of white light. Repeating mantras such as, “I am one with myself” or “I am spiritually conscious” will bolster your self belief and worth. This ritual can be finished by remembering what truths you already know about yourself and the gifts you possess. These are just a few of the unique discoveries you hold.

Labradorescence

The beautiful colors within Labradorite, known as labradoressence, seem to be light reflected off its top surface. However, this reflective effect comes from light hitting what is called a twinning surface within the stone. A twinning surface is the rock’s composition formed on different axes and angles. This composition causes color to refract in different ways, leading to each Labradorite’s unique appearance.

Lore

Adding to this stones magic there is a fun myth attached to its discovery. An Inuit warrior in Labrador, Canada saw the flash of labradorescence in the rocks and he felt called to release the lights with his spear which is how we now have the Aurora Borealis.

FAQ

The feldspar mineral Labradorite is named after its location of origin: Paul Island, off of the province Labrador, Canada. Though the ‘Isle of Paul’ is where Labradorite crystals were first discovered, this stone can be found in mining districts all around the globe! When it comes to size, the largest specimens of Labradorite crystal are found in Madagascar. These beastly Labradorite pieces can come as rough rocks, or polished freeforms, even larger than 100kg! Though it can be important to remember: these massive mineral monuments may not have the same quality as smaller, more reasonably sized Labradorite from a typically A Grade mine. The stone Labradorite is typically graded by the quality of its flash, or Labradorescence. The highest grade Labradorite that is available is only sourced from Finland, and is called Spectrolite: this variety of Labradorite is considered to be of gemstone quality! Though we at Rocks With Sass don’t currently offer Spectrolite, if you’re a Lab Lover like us, it’s worth looking into. The three localities previously mentioned are just a few places this mineral can be found. Labradorite can be found additionally in other parts of North America, Europe, Australia and Asia.

All crystals have healing properties that are unique to them, and Labradorite is no exception. Whether you’re an avid practitioner of crystal healing or you’re a mineral collector with some Labradorite on hand: the metaphysical energy of this stone shouldn’t be glossed over! Labradorite is known as a stone of protection, especially beneficial to those of us going through life closely attuned to magical energy. Divination experts, empaths, and spiritual practitioners are a few examples of those who would receive additional benefits from Labradorite’s healing properties. As a stone that is known to be attuned to magical energy, Labradorite is a magnificent dual use stone for those walking the magical path. Scrying with a sphere of Labradorite, which both enhances your magical capabilities and protects your energy during use. Labradorite is able to take effect by creating a kind of barrier between your energy, and any alien energy that would otherwise negatively affect you. Wearing Labradorite provides extra protection from outside energy, and is a great option for those of us interested in keeping our peace. We offer bracelets with Labradorite beads that are perfect to protect your energy during everyday life! If a pocket stone is more your speed, we offer those as well: they’re equally effective at preventing your mental energy from being drained away. If you find yourself the victim of anxious thoughts or you’re in need of mental transformation, try daily meditation with a piece of Labradorite. Additionally, larger pieces of Labradorite can be a great addition to a space you’d like to stay spiritually protected. 

In terms of placement while working with Labradorite, this stone is incredibly multifaceted. Though typically known as a Throat Chakra or Third Eye Chakra stone: Labradorite has the natural capability to work with any of the seven chakras. A part of this ability to be an ‘Every Chakra Stone’ is hidden in the colors of flash Labradorite can present. Most of us are more familiar with the play of light (Labradorescence) from just beneath a Labradorite’s surface as being a teal or sky blue color. However this flash can appear in many different hues: silver, yellow, orange, green or even pink and purple! Pieces of Labradorite that include these shades are able to attune to the different chakras that relate to that color. For example, a palmstone that has both orange and yellow Labradorescence would be suited to benefit those in need of Sacral and Solar Plexus chakra healing. If you are able to find a stone with the full spectrum of color in its flash, this stone should be able to heal all 7 chakras in one! Though there are other stones that can be used in this manner, Labradorite has the added benefit of boosting mental energy. Enhancement of mental energy is an excellent aid in supporting the body’s physical health, and helps to give you the strength to endure the healing process. A helpful tip for beginners, try wearing or using Labradorite as an accompaniment along with quintessential chakra stones while you’re practicing healing your chakras!

Most of us picture Labradorite as a solid grayish or even greenish rock, usually found as tumbled pocket stones in your local crystal shop. It’s hard to imagine these typical quality bits of Labradorite could be considered a gem! The coveted semi-precious gemstone title is only truly applicable to a certain quality of Labradorite, can be described as ‘Triple A Grade’ (which is more of a colloquial term.) An excellent quality Labradorite would be clear to slightly gray in appearance, usually cut small with its only ‘imperfections’ being the layer of microscopic inclusions that cause the stones Labradorescence. When cut into facets or cabochon, a slight gray tint may be the only visible difference between a Labradorite and a more classic gemstone like Moonstone (which is in an alternative birthstone for June.) It can be truly miraculous how much the quality and value of these precious stones can fluctuate piece to piece. Even the regular quality of Labradorite has become a popular commodity in the handmade jewelry industry! Cabochons of Labradorite are frequently found desirable for their metaphysical properties and hidden flashes of bright colors. From the popular dark ‘Hades Blue’ all the way to the popularized ‘Mermaid Purple’ Labradorescence is gorgeous no matter the quality of the Labradorite it resides inside! Lucky for us, nowadays you can find many small artists who make masterful Labradorite jewelry in bracelets, pendants, and much more!

Labradorite is a notable member of the Feldspar classification, and is further delineated into Plagioclase. There are several members of the Feldspar family which, like Labradorite, exhibit ‘optical phenomena’ similar to Labradorescence in desirability! Rainbow Moonstone is actually considered to be simply a white variety of Labradorite, which is why its flash often exhibits similar geometric patterns to Spectrolite. Moonstone exhibits adularescence, a silver or blue flash that can appear just beneath the surface of one of its perfect planes. Sunstone (which is actually a colorful variety of Labradorite) also exhibits a type of flash called ‘aventurescence’, which is the reflection of light from copper inclusions. Sunstone can also have another interesting optical phenomena, which leads it to be called ‘Rainbow Lattice Sunstone.’ This is a spectacular variety of Sunstone which contains visibly geometric patterns of inclusions that reflect the whole spectrum of the rainbow! Each of these beautiful crystals have earned their own trade name by having a unique optical quality to them, despite their similarities. Additionally, though these stones are scientifically similar, each has different metaphysical properties that have been documented in various crystal healing books and articles! Isn't it incredible how the Earth creates many stones of a similar type that each look and feel so drastically different?

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