Life Labradorite
$74.95
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Life Labradorite From Idaho 3.39
Faceted labradorite is a popular gemstone cut that enhances the stone's natural labradorescence—a dazzling, shifting display of metallic blues, greens, golds, and violets.
Key Characteristics
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- The Optical Effect: The "flash" is caused by light interference within the stone's aggregate layers, which requires the cutter to carefully align the facet table with the crystal axes.
- Hardness: It measures 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, making it suitable for earrings, necklaces, and delicate rings, though it requires gentle wear.
- Common Cuts: While traditionally cut as smooth cabochons, faceting—such as rose cuts, rondelles, and geometric kites—adds brilliance and dimension.
Sourcing and Buying
Labradorite is predominantly sourced from Madagascar, Canada, and Finland. If you are looking to purchase faceted labradorite, prices and quality vary drastically depending on the intensity of the "flash" and stone clarity