Labradorite, how to choose?

Many friends who like rope braiding also like various natural stones. They often take out the rocks they have collected to look at and play with them, and they will also get design inspiration from a single stone.

We will gradually introduce some gems and semi-gems commonly used in Macrame. This article will discuss Labradorite.

Labradorite is a charming gem. I like it very much. It has a unique color, a fascinating luster, and a nuanced and textured quality.

Labradorite is also known as spectrolite because it can flash out the seven-color light like the sun.

It comprises 30% - 50% albite and 50% - 70% anorthite molecules. In addition, there can also be a small number of orthoclase molecules and a trace amount of barium (BaO less than 0.2%), strontium (SrO less than 0.2%), iron (FeO + Fe₂O₃), and other impurities. Labradorite is an essential rock-forming mineral widely appearing in intermediate, primary, and ultrabasic rocks. Only a minimal number of them can be used as gems.

Origin of Labradorite

1. an essential origin of gem-grade Labradorite is the central coast in northern Labrador, Canada. LabradoriteLabradorite is associated with hypersthene and is in sizeable granular form (several centimeters).
2. Secondly, it comes from Warren Valley in Lake County, Oregon, Alpin in Texas, and Mono County in California.
3. Madagascar produces large-piece jade-grade Labradorite.
4. India mainly produces semi-gem-grade Labradorite, primarily blue and purple.
5. Kyiv also produces a lot of Labradorite, but the quality could be better.
6. There are also other places, such as Finland.
7. Gem-grade labradorite outputs are also in Shennongjia, Hubei, and Inner Mongolia, China.

How to Identify?

First, look at the body. Is the stone itself a black body, a grey body, or a transparent body? Black bodies and transparent bodies are generally of good quality.

Feldspars that can reach the gem-grade level are very rare. Pure black-body labradorite can reach the gem-grade level, and transparent-body labradorite can also reach the gem-to-jade level.

Secondly, look at the cracks and floccules inside the stone. The fewer cracks and floccules, the better, and the fewer impurities, the better the quality.

Generally, large labradorites will have cracks, which are determined by the nature of the stone itself. If you see a large stone without cracks, with a transparent body and strong luster, quickly take it.

The fewer mine pits on the stone surface, the better.

Thirdly, look at the halo. Labradorite's most prominent feature is its beautiful halo under a specific lighting angle.

The angles of light include normal light, slightly polarised light, and polarised light. Generally, the more regular the light, the better. To judge the quality, consider whether the light is solid and full-light.

According to the color of the labradorite halo, we can divide it into colored Labradorite, blue Labradorite, purple Labradorite, and other various colors.

Blue Labradorite

Purple Labradorite

Labradorite of various colors

The Functions of Labradorite

Labradorite is not only beautiful but also has many functions.

Wearing it can strengthen your physical strength, which benefits those who will engage in high-intensity work.

Labradorite can also be used for body massage and effectively relieves pain symptoms. When there is a muscle strain or bone soreness, using Labradorite for massage can alleviate the pain.

Holding Labradorite and sitting quietly help increase the frequency of the whole body, strengthen the penetrative and insightful abilities toward things, and avoid being deceived by their appearance.

Does Labradorite Need Demagnetization When Worn?

Regarding the view of demagnetization, it is generally believed that Labradorite is spiritual and has a memory function. From being mined, sold, and bought home by people, it has passed through many hands. The physical memory of the labradorite crystal will completely record their thoughts, fortunes, and physical conditions.

So, all the existing information records in the crystal need to be cleared entirely to input your information so that when using Labradorite, it will not be affected by predecessors.

The demagnetization method involves placing it in an amethyst cave or on a crystal cluster. You can buy some natural crystal gravel if you don't have these.

How to Maintain Labradorite?

Specific maintenance and protection are also required during the wearing process to maintain the integrity or luster of Labradorite. Otherwise, some essential changes will occur on its surface, damaging its economic and ornamental values.

1. Avoid Collision
2. Labradorite cannot be collided, so we must pay attention when wearing it daily. Its hardness is Labradorite. Do not collide Labradorite Labradorite ornaments. Try to find a relatively safe place to store it when taking it off at night. It is best to store it alone in a box to maximize the maintenance of the surface of Labradorite.
3. chemicals do not contaminate Labradorite. Most people wear Labradorite, and women must always dress up daily. So, when making up or having beauty treatments, remove and amend them.
4. It is not that it cannot be contaminated at all; as long as it is contaminated, it should be wiped and cleaned as soon as possible to avoid eroding the LabradoriteLabradoritel affecting its beauty.
5. The above are the points on how to maintain Labradorite correctly. Labradorite needs to be correctly maintained and cared for. In this way, your Labradorite will appear more charming on the occasions it seems!

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