Unpolished Labradorite (1)
The gemstone with the metallic shimmer
overview
- Naming : Labradorite was named after the Canadian Labrador Peninsula, where it was first discovered.
- Mineral group: Labradorite is no longer considered a mineral in its own right. Today it belongs to the mineral class of silicates.
- Colour: Labradorite is characterized by its metallic, shiny play of colours.
- Cut : The fascinating shine of labradorite is a major factor in its popularity as a gemstone. It is usually cut into an oval or round cabochon shape, as this is how the beautiful play of colors is most impressively displayed.
- Special feature : Labradorite is a mineral that is characterized by the optical phenomenon of labradorescence. This refers to the metallic shimmer and the iridescent play of its colors. It is created by the different reflections of the incoming light rays on the lamellar structure of the gemstone.
Quality factors
Color
Labradorite is characterized by its metallic, shiny color play. The predominant colors are shades of blue, green and violet.
carat
The 4Cs play a crucial role in the value of a gemstone: Colour, Clarity, Carat and Cut. Carat (ct) is a unit of measurement for the weight of a gemstone. Basically, the heavier a gemstone, the more valuable it is. A one-carat gemstone weighs approximately 0.2 grams.
purity
The transparency of a labradorite ranges from transparent to translucent.
cut
Labradorite is usually cut into an oval or round cabochon. This allows the labradorescence to be particularly emphasized.
occurrence of labradorite
Labradorite was discovered in 1770 in the Canadian Labrador Peninsula, after which it was named. The most important deposits of this gemstone are still located there, but it is also found in Ukraine, Madagascar, Norway and Finland.
Special Labradorites
A very colorful variety of labradorite is spectrolite, which comes mainly from Finland. Its labradorescence covers the entire color spectrum of the rainbow.
Another, white subspecies, which is characterized by its intense and extensive blue shimmer, bears the misleading name rainbow moonstone due to its similarity to moonstone.
Special occasions
No special occasions have been assigned to labradorite.
jewelry with labradorite
The fascinating shine of labradorite contributes significantly to its popularity as a gemstone.
Would you like to buy a piece of jewelry with labradorite? We would be happy to make a custom piece of jewelry for you.
Labradorite selection at RENÉSIM
Are you looking for a loose gemstone? Then you have come to the right place at RENÉSIM. In our gemstone selection you will find many other high-quality gemstones in addition to labradorite.
Further articles
To emphasize its special labradorescence, labradorite is
usually processed into a cabochon. In the cabochon cut, the
Surface of a gemstone smooth and without facets.
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