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Labradorite

Typical Origin Canada (Labrador), Finland, Madagascar, Russia, Norway and the United States
Material Type Mineral
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Labradorite

MATERIAL OVERVIEW

The Material

Labradorite is a plagioclase feldspar material that can show grey, green-grey, or dark body colour with flashes of blue or blue-green depending on lighting and viewing angle. Natural fractures, cloudy areas, darker zones, and mineral inclusions may also be visible.

A polished surface can enhance both the glassy body colour and the angle-dependent optical flash. The position and strength of the colour effect vary with the orientation of the material, the carved surface, and the light source.

VISIBLE CHARACTER

Finished Material Character

See how natural banding, colour variation, and surface character remain visible after carving and polishing.

Labradorite
Banding in the Finished Form
Labradorite
Colour and Surface Variation

MATERIAL NOTES

Reference

Material Type
Mineral
Typical Origin
Canada (Labrador), Finland, Madagascar, Russia, Norway and the United States
Natural Variation
Expected from piece to piece

MATERIAL JOURNAL

Learn More About Labradorite

Continue with a deeper note on the material, its visible character, and what to look for in a finished carving.

Labradorite: Labradorescence, Cleavage Planes, and Carving Care
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Labradorite: Labradorescence, Cleavage Planes, and Carving Care

An evidence-based guide to Labradorite, its angle-dependent color, Grey and Blue commercial categories, carving behavior, collecting and care.

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Labradorite Specimens

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