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Friday, September 6, 2019

Color of Labradorite



The Labradorite is found in many colors in nature, ranging from transparent white to yellow, which is colored by the presence of other impurities in its composition, such as hematite and copper, which gives it its distinctive appearance. The stone is also characterized by irradiation, a phenomenon called "Schiller" or "Labradorsens", a distinctive reflection of light from the sub-microscopic layers in one direction (sometimes in two directions which is rare, "besides that these layers cannot be observed directly in the microscope.

This phenomenon and its cause in the labradorite were identified by the geologist Robert Strott in 1923 and the world "Bogilde" in 1924.

The shape of the Labradorite stone jewelry
The shape of the Labradorite stone jewelry
High-quality labradorite stones are made up of plagioclase assemblies, and transparent, even opaque lambs, blue, green, and gold are among the most popular types of labradorites. Peacock stone is characterized by its wonderful and attractive appearance, which is especially noticeable after the piece is polished and configured in wonderful reflections of blue, which led to the use in the manufacture of various types of jewelry and ornaments.

The Labradorite stones are usually found in very large sizes and are usually cut in a cabochon. Stones extracted from Finland are high-quality stones and are often used in the jewelry industry.

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