However, not only shamans and wizards pay tribute to the magical properties of the Labradorite stone. It is also used by lithotherapists - people who practice alternative medicine that heals with minerals. And, of course, jewelers love crystal. Stone jewelry takes pride of place in the collections of fashionistas around the world.
Types of stone
Labradorite is a feldspar. It is a brittle mineral that cracks under mechanical stress, melts at high temperatures, and is susceptible to acids.
Physical and chemical characteristics of labradorite (NaAlSi3O8 (30-50%) + CaAl2Si2O8 (50–70%) + Fe, Mg, K impurities):
- hardness – 6–6.5 Mohs points;
- density – 2.69–2.70 g/cm3;
- refraction – 1.562–1.568;
- shine – glass or metal;
- fracture – stepped, irregular;
- fragility – high;
- syngony – triclinic;
- cleavage – perfect;
- transparency - no.
A unique feature of the mineral is iridescence. These are light and tint overflows on the surface. The second name for the phenomenon is labradorescence. The shimmer becomes brighter and more noticeable after jewelry processing of the rock.
The mineral got its name from the North American peninsula of Labrador, where the first deposit was discovered.
According to the palette, there are several varieties of labradorite:
- Black with a blue tint.
- “Sunny” – golden orange. Deposits are found only in North America.
- "Bull's Eye" - brown with a red tint. The uniqueness of this variety is the white glare that changes position when the stone is turned.
- “Lynx Eye” – green with a vertical highlight, creating the effect of a wild cat’s pupil.
- "Peacock Feather" is a golden-blue variety, officially called Tawusite.
- Aventurine – copper-red with a shimmering shimmer. The shades are due to copper and magnetite inclusions.
- Rainbow is the rarest and most expensive variety, in the iridescence of which you can see all seven colors of the rainbow.
Where is Labradorite mined?
The mineral Labradorite owes its official name, as you might guess, to the Labrador Peninsula in Canada. It is also mined in the Russian Federation. Deposits were discovered in Yakutia, Buryatia, Khabarovsk and Primorsky Territories. Other countries also supply the market:
- Mongolia;
- USA;
- Mexico;
- India;
- Australia;
- Brazil;
- Burma;
- Greenland;
- Germany.
Very beautiful stones with a bright play of light were found on the islands of Sri Lanka and Madagascar. A deposit of semi-precious stones was recently discovered in Tibet. Unique in appearance specimens are also found in Finland.
Medicinal properties
Labradorite stone has long been used as a means to improve overall well-being and influence individual diseased organs.
In lithotherapy, labradorite is a means of reducing symptoms:
- hypertension;
- nervous disorders;
- diseases of the organs of vision;
- bacterial and viral diseases;
- pathologies of bone, muscle and joint tissues.
Therapeutic massage using labradorite is recommended for deterioration of joint mobility, muscle pain, painful pathologies of the musculoskeletal system, and salt deposits.
Labradorite strengthens the immune system, stimulates metabolism, improves memory and brain performance. Therefore, the mineral is recommended to be worn as an amulet by people engaged in intellectual work.
Note! Some lithotherapists are confident that labradorite prevents the occurrence of cancer.
Tinted tints on the surface of the stone have a positive effect on the mental and emotional state. A person wearing an amulet improves his mood and increases his resistance to stress. Labradorite helps to cure depression, insomnia, mental disorders, and nightly nightmares.
Why can’t you constantly wear jewelry with this mineral?
But it is important to know that the stone must be removed from yourself periodically. Because if you wear it constantly, it will begin to remember not only positive emotions, but also negative moments that happen around you. In this case, it is important to place jewelry with this stone in the moonlight and leave it overnight. This ritual is considered a ritual of cleansing from all negative thoughts, emotions, and actions that may have accumulated during the day. In this case, the stone acts as a protective barrier against bad emotions. Of course, those people who mentally perceive a stone only as a material good must understand that in this case it will not have any value and will not bring anything positive.
There is another belief that labradorite should be worn by single people who want to meet their love. To do this, you need to purchase stones of both dark and light shades. Then you don’t have to be afraid to be alone. You should not wear this stone with other amulets. He is very strong in origin. Therefore, it will muffle the effects of other stones and, moreover, will not work fully on its own.
Magic properties
The mysterious appearance of the stone hints at its magical powers. Magicians actually use labradorite to enhance their divinatory powers. For psychics, the iridescent mineral is an attribute of spiritualistic séances, helping to connect with people’s consciousness, recognize thoughts and desires, and immerse themselves in the future or past.
Attention! If you want to have a prophetic dream that will help solve an everyday problem, then you should put labradorite under your pillow at night.
Labrador is a capricious stone in choosing its owner. It is capable of identifying both positive and negative character traits, and this is followed by either reward or punishment of the owner. And the mineral chooses one owner for itself and helps only him. Therefore, another person should not be allowed to touch or wear labradorite, otherwise the magical properties of the amulet will dissipate.
Iridescent stone enhances intuition, helps to avoid wrong decisions and erroneous actions. Its magical properties are aimed at changing personal qualities.
The owner of the amulet gains the ability to think creatively and generate successful ideas, strives for self-improvement and existence in harmony with himself and the world around him.
Therefore, labradorite is considered a wonderful talisman for creative individuals: artists, writers, musicians, architects. Labrador retrievers have the ability to push the owner to adventures and bold actions. It’s not bad if the stone is owned by an experienced person who understands life and knows what he wants.
But a young person who has not matured mentally and emotionally, and who is inclined to succumb to the influence of others, should not wear an iridescent mineral, otherwise a passion for adventure may end in unpleasant consequences.
Who is this mineral suitable for?
Labradorite does not like envious and unkind people. But a person’s zodiac sign does not have much meaning for him. It is considered a talisman for people who have a positive outlook on life, are ready to reciprocate, give love to others, admire and enjoy positive events in the lives of other people, as well as sympathize and empathize with others in case of misfortune. Whether it’s Virgo, Scorpio or Pisces, it doesn’t matter. After all, under the signs of the zodiac there are people who have either become full-fledged individuals or have not revealed their positive characteristics.
Labradorite and Zodiac Signs
Labradorite is a stone unique in that its properties suit all zodiac signs. However, the effect on different signs is not the same. Some people can wear the amulet constantly, while others should contact the stone a maximum of 2 times a week.
According to the horoscope, labradorite is an ideal talisman for water signs (Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces). But fire signs (Leo, Aries, Sagittarius) should not wear it often and for a long time, as it can strengthen negative character traits, add nervousness and irritability, which will cause a deterioration in work and family relationships.
The compatibility of the mineral with zodiac signs is shown in the table.
For Gemini and Aries
Labradorite is ideal for Gemini. It will provide reliable protection. But you need to wear such a stone in jewelry in small quantities. There is only one species that can be an excellent helper for humans. If people under the zodiac sign of Aries or Virgo want to purchase such a stone, then they can receive the gift of clairvoyance.
It is important to understand that for a good person it will bring many good thoughts, but for bad people it will worsen their situation. Each zodiac sign is unique in its own way and has individual traits.
Labradorite for women
It is advisable for women to wear a dark-colored mineral. Labradorite helps cure infertility, gynecological diseases, and disorders of the urinary organs.
The stone is recommended for pregnant women as a talisman for bearing and giving birth to a healthy child. And for married housewives, the amulet helps maintain harmony in the family.
Stone for men and women
The labradorite mineral can also act as a talisman for the hearth. He will bring peace and tranquility into the home for every member of such a family.
This stone also protects your home from thieves and the evil eye. If there is a figurine in the apartment made from such a mineral, then in such a house relatives quarrel with each other much less often and get along much better together.
Minerals that have light shades are considered male varieties. And stones of dark and red shades are considered more suitable for women.
Name compatibility
Labradorite is an ideal talisman for a woman named Yana. The stone enhances her intellectual abilities and intuition, gives worldly wisdom, helps to recognize the true intentions and attitudes of others.
Despite the fact that the stone favors only one name, it can be safely worn by men and women with any name. When choosing an amulet, the compatibility of the Labrador with the character and zodiac sign of the owner is much more important.
Popularity of Labradorite products
Centuries later, the stone was discovered in St. Petersburg during excavations. As soon as it was shown to the people, admiring glances immediately began to appear. Jewelry craftsmen took advantage of this and began to use it in their works. This is how various jewelry for women began to appear. Jewelry made from natural stones has become the favorite decoration of almost every girl. The coloring of this stone is quite unusual. Blue labradorite was especially loved. Now the fame of the stone has increased and reached large proportions. Labradorite began to be used in the following areas:
- The stone was sewn onto dresses, shirts, and chemises for women.
- It was used in the construction of palaces, temples and private homes of rich people.
- The nobility ordered tabletops, inkwells and flower vases from this stone.
- And of course, they made jewelry from natural stones with it.
Compatibility with other stones
Labradorite is a mineral of the Earth element. Therefore, it would be optimal to combine it with earth stones:
- jasper;
- lapis lazuli;
- chalcedony;
- malachite;
- turquoise;
- jadeite.
Labradorite is loyal to water minerals:
- alexandrite;
- disgrace;
- adularia.
The attitude towards air minerals is neutral. Acceptable combination with:
- citrine;
- rock crystal;
- Amazonite.
Accessible Feng Shui
Continuing the topic of stones, I want to tell you about another interesting and favorite stone.
This is Labrador!!! It owes its unusual name to the place where it was first found in 1770, namely the half-island of Labrador, which is located in North America. There is a well-known legend about Labradorite that it is a magic stone and knowledge about it belonged to the non-existent Hyperborean people from Greek mythology. According to legend, “Hyperborea” was a large Northern country, its expanses stretched from the North Pole to the Ural Mountains. The Hyperboreans themselves were unique, perfect people, endowed with impeccable beauty, purity of mind, wisdom and multiple talents. As a result of the natural disaster that occurred, most of this nation was wiped off the face of the earth, and those few of the Hyperboreans who managed to survive began to seek life among ordinary people. The only legacy that they had left from the Northern Land were fragments of black moonstone (this is the second well-known name for Labrador in the world). The Hyperboreans endowed the black moonstone with special magical powers; it was believed that the stone itself was able to find what a person lacked in life and fill this gap with what was needed. Having learned about the similar power of the stone, ordinary people were eager to meet the Hyperborean on their way. However, he did not help everyone, but only those people who had a clear conscience and clear thoughts. If for some reason the stone fell on a bad, angry and envious person, then everything in his life happened exactly the opposite, things didn’t go well, accidents happened, often these people suddenly died or went crazy.
But this is from the realm of myths and legends. In fact, you can find Labradorite under different names, perhaps you are even the happy owner of this stone, but they called it completely differently! Labradorite is not a mineral in its pure form; it is a combination of several components formed through the movement and subsequent solidification of magma in the bowels of the earth. In appearance, each piece of Labrador retrieved is different from the previous one, as it has many shades and color combinations. The bases of this stone come in blue-gray, blue-green, green-gray and all smoky shades. But inside each one you can see many different inclusions and highlights, which can be green, yellow, purple, blue and even red. You can look at Labrador for hours, if you twirl it in your hands and expose it to the rays of the sun, you will be able to see an incredibly mesmerizing sight.
Even male and female Labradors are distinguished by color. Male - all stones are light shades of golden-gray tones. And the female form is all dark blue, green - blue, brown - blue.
Very often the appearance of Labradorite resembles a peacock feather, which is why its third common name is “peacock stone”. But if someday in your everyday life you hear such names as bull’s eye, caryatite and spectrolite, then these are also the names of our many-sided Labradorite. Although quartz is also called a bull's eye, I think here you can already decide by its appearance! Labradorite is often given its name, like many stones, by adding the prefix “it”, but I am more impressed by its real noble name!
When the word “Labrador” is heard, a Russian automatically associates it with the dog breed of the same name, and in this case it is no coincidence! Some experts call this stone a “watchdog.” He is believed to be a powerful home guardian. A piece of Labrador can be hung over the threshold of your home so that with its “keep eye” it can see everyone entering, then it will become a strong amulet and guardian of your home from thefts and intrusions. In general, the Labrador is always very devoted to its owner, becomes attached to him and sincerely serves him, and loves the same attitude towards himself.
Labradorite can reveal many hidden talents and properties, especially if a person has a predisposition to clairvoyance, clairvoyance, fortune telling and even mind reading. The vibrations that Labrador spreads open the way to the energy of the universe. But wearing this stone is recommended for already established people who have certain experience and inner core and experienced, practicing magicians. If a young man starts wearing a Labrador, then most likely he will be “torn apart by passions.” There will be an excessive tendency to adventure, bordering on madness. A person may want to try himself everywhere, in everything and think too much about himself...
Among the medicinal properties of Labradorite, one can note its softening effect on diseases of the joints and spine, and inflammatory processes in the genitourinary system. It has an activating effect on infertility and the destruction of cancer cells. Tones the hormonal system, increases blood pressure, and helps with eye diseases.
A Labradorite ring should be worn on the middle finger, in this case it will be easier for a person to get rid of alcohol or drug addiction. The patterns surrounding the sick aura of a dependent person will weaken their impact and this will allow the person not to follow the usually given scenario.
You can wear Labradorite from time to time, since it carries a very powerful charge that can stir up different areas of life, but this is not always for the good. sometimes it can lead to an imbalance in your world order. Using Labradorite as a talisman at home, it is advisable to purchase both a male and a female stone, maintaining the harmony and balance of Yin Yang opposites. And if your Labrador is not an amulet, earrings, pendant or ring, but a home talisman, then it should remain as such, under no circumstances should you brag to your friends or neighbors, give it a secluded place, thank it periodically, wipe it and of course will reciprocate.
Placing a Labrador at the head of the bed is considered favorable. Place a Labradorite figurine on your bedside table and it will relieve you of insomnia, nightmares, and balance your body’s biological clock. In general, it’s good to be with a Labrador after a nervous breakdown or emotional exhaustion; he will quickly help you recover, gain strength and get an additional flow of energy.
The properties of the psychological impact of this stone on humans are also curious! Labradorite can help put thoughts in order, get rid of unnecessary illusions, part with outdated fears and burdensome memories, and put a person in a philosophical mood, where there is a place for rationalism and rethinking.
Activating the power of Labrador is not difficult. You remember that one of the names of Labradorite is black moonstone; it is not difficult to guess that it is fueled by its powerful energy precisely from the Moon. Therefore, once a month you can symbolically cleanse the stone with salted water and on the day of the new moon put our magic stone “for recharging.” Be sure in the morning he will be fully armed again and ready to serve you.
I have not heard of contraindications for any zodiac signs. And Labradorite is more recommended for wearing by water signs: Pisces, Scorpios, Cancers.
Learn more about stones - use them correctly and with pleasure!
How to spot a fake
It is virtually impossible to counterfeit Labradorite, and all thanks to the iridescent effect. No natural, let alone artificial, stone can shimmer and glow from the inside like this. When purchasing, just look carefully at the product: if there is no glow inside the stone, reminiscent of the aurora, or rainbow tints, then it is a surrogate.
Another way to check is to hold the stone in your hand. Natural minerals have poor thermal conductivity and remain cool for a long time when in contact with the skin. If the product heats up quickly, then it is plastic or glass.
When purchasing, you should ask the seller for a product certificate. If there is no document, then you should suspect the low quality of the product.
Jewelry made from an interesting labradorite stone
Very beautiful and amazing things are made from labradorite. It is most often used in any type of jewelry. These can be earrings, bracelets, necklaces or pendants. Any of these jewelry can easily become a woman’s favorite item. Representatives of the fair sex of any age can wear such jewelry. It is preferable for women and older men to wear labradorite jewelry. After all, it has healing properties. Australian labradorite lends itself best to processing. A large number of different jewelry are made from it.
How to wear and care
A variety of jewelry and decor items are made from labradorite, which can be used both as decoration and as an amulet. A ring is considered the best amulet, and it is advisable to place a decorative item made of stone for protection in the bedroom near the bed.
The ideal setting for labradorite is silver and platinum. Their cold shine harmoniously combines with the iridescent stone. Gold should not be used; with its bright shine it interrupts the deep, mysterious shimmer of the mineral.
Labradorite is not a capricious mineral, but is fragile and sensitive to external conditions, so the following rules for caring for it should be observed:
- do not drop;
- do not expose to intense mechanical stress;
- do not use household chemicals or products containing abrasive particles for cleaning;
- store separately from other jewelry to prevent scratches on the stone;
- avoid sudden temperature fluctuations in the storage area;
- Wash periodically with plain water and wipe with a soft cloth.
Labradorite needs to be charged periodically to restore weakened magical power. To do this, place the product in direct sunlight for several hours.
Labradorite is not just an amazingly beautiful mineral, but also an amulet with pronounced magical and healing properties, improving overall well-being, changing both the character of the owner and the course of life in a positive direction.
The stone becomes a wonderful talisman for a kind and conscientious person, but it severely punishes an evil and envious owner, and can even become a provocateur of trouble.
Application and care
Labradorite stone is widely used in jewelry, as well as for creating souvenirs. It is not used in industry - it is quite rare and does not have any interesting technical properties.
In order for Labradorite jewelry to please you for a long time, it needs to be cleaned and polished from time to time.
The range of jewelry made from Labradorite is truly huge. These may include pendants, beads, earrings, rings, figurines, and bracelets. Magicians and psychics use moonstone to create amulets and talismans that protect against evil spirits.
Gold is almost never used to frame a Labradorite. Its shine does not combine well with the play of light in the stone itself, and the jewelry looks tacky. Much more often they set the lunar mineral into platinum and silver. Their pure white sparkle perfectly complements the blue-green tints of the gem.
The methods of caring for a Labrador are quite simple.
- To keep your talisman shiny and beautiful, it needs to be cleaned and polished from time to time. For processing, use only water slightly alkalized with soap. Do not use aggressive detergents. The alkalis and acids that they contain can irreversibly damage the crystal.
- It is advisable to store the mineral in a dark and dry place.
- Labradorite tolerates temperature changes quite calmly, although, of course, you should not throw it into the fire.
- Protect the mineral from shock, friction, and shock.
Jewelry with Labradorite stone has a relatively low price, but you still shouldn’t handle it carelessly. The fact is that careful and careful care will endear the stone to you, even if you did not take it as a talisman. Conversely, a gem that has been neglected may begin to take revenge.
We check the Labrador for authenticity
Faux Labrador Retrievers are quite common on the market. For example, some sellers sell samples of unknown origin, passing them off as moonstone. In fact, it can be anything, even a piece of glass or rhinestones.
Only natural Labrador retrievers have magical properties.
Fortunately for buyers, it is impossible to create a fake that is completely identical to the original in all properties. Therefore, a thorough check will always help bring fraudsters to clean water. You need to be especially careful if you plan to practice stone healing or magic, which is why you buy a Labrador Retriever.
There are several ways to check whether the gem you are looking at is real or a cheap fake.
- Roll the Labrador into the light, peering into the depths of the rock. It will shine in different colors and shades. It is very difficult to fake iridescence, so scammers never do it. The incident in which the shadows play is genuine.
- Press the stone against your body. Minerals have low thermal conductivity and are not heated by your heat. Plastic or glass instantly heats up.
- Carefully study the product passport. If it is not there at all, it is better to refuse the purchase. On fakes, they sometimes put the name of the imitation stone in quotation marks or write something like “synthetic” in barely noticeable small letters. This is one of the ways to get rid of accusations of fraud from supervisory authorities: formally, they honestly wrote to you that it is a fake.
Place of Birth
Labradorite crystals are rare in deposits; more often it occurs in the form of coarse-grained aggregates and perforated inclusions.
Labradorite is mined in the following areas:
- northern Canada;
- Mexico;
- USA;
- Brazil;
- Fennoscandia (especially in Finland);
- Australia;
- India;
- Ukraine;
- Germany;
- Greenland;
- Myanmar;
- Mongolia;
- Tibet;
- New Zealand.
The most beautiful and valuable samples with multi-colored iridescence are mined on the islands of Madagascar and Sri Lanka.
In Russia, labradorite deposits are located in Buryatia, Yakutia, Krasnoyarsk and Khabarovsk territories.
At the end of the 18th century, an unusual labradorite nugget was found in Russia - the profile of Louis XIV was clearly visible on its cut. This wonderful copy was immediately purchased for 250 francs .
