Labradorite 8mm Round Faceted - 15-16 Inch Form All gemstones are fascinating and

All gemstones are fascinating and special

Its name is derived from the Greek word for blood

Motivation

Its inclusions of golden tones to rust to red are due to traces of hematite embedded in the stone

The presence of chromium is what gives a ruby its red color

Labradorite 8mm Round Faceted - 15-16 Inch Form All gemstones are fascinating andLabradorite is remarkable for the way its aggregate layers refract light, creating iridescent flashes of blue, gold, pale green or copper red. This effect is known as labradorescence, taking its name from the stone. Labradorite is usually gray to green, dark gray, light gray or black. It was discovered in Labrador, Canada in 1770 and named for the area, though it is referenced as a highly revered stone in much older Inuit tribal legends.