Polished Labradorite Tumbled Stone Natural Crystal

Labradorite is a feldspar mineral famous for its labradorescence, the flash of blue, green, and gold that seems to move beneath the surface as the stone is turned in light. The base is a smoky grey to olive, and hidden within it are the iridescent flashes that make each piece feel almost alive when it catches the light. These stones are tumbled to a smooth polish that brings out that flash at its best. Because the effect depends on the crystal structure inside each piece, the color and intensity of the flash vary from stone to stone.

Labradorite Features

• Natural labradorite with blue-green labradorescence flash
• Smoky grey to olive base color
• Iridescent flash that shifts as the stone moves in light
• Tumbled and polished to a smooth glossy finish
• Roughly 1 to 1.5 inches, about 5 oz per piece
• Sold individually as one hand-picked stone

Labradorite Benefits

Labradorite is one of the most captivating stones to hold, since at rest it looks like an ordinary grey pebble, then catches the light and flashes electric blue or green from within. That hidden-then-revealed quality makes it endlessly satisfying to turn in the hand, and a real conversation piece on a desk or shelf. The cool flash pairs well with both modern and natural interiors, and it is a longtime favorite among collectors and anyone drawn to stones with optical effects.

Labradorite Materials

Labradorite is a plagioclase feldspar, a calcium sodium aluminum silicate. Its signature flash, called labradorescence, comes from light reflecting off microscopic internal layers within the crystal structure. It rates 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it reasonably durable, though feldspar has cleavage and can chip if knocked sharply. Major sources include Madagascar, Canada, and Finland.

Labradorite Usage Tips

• Clean with warm water and a soft cloth, then dry thoroughly
• Turn it slowly under light to find the angle where the flash appears
• Reasonably durable at 6 to 6.5 Mohs, but store apart from harder stones to avoid scratches
• Handle with some care, since feldspar can chip along cleavage planes
• Display where light can reach it to show the labradorescence

Disclaimer

Size, shape, and color may vary from the photos. Each Labradorite stone is natural, so no two pieces are identical, and the flash will differ between pieces.