Labradorite is a feldspar mineral of the plagioclase series that is most often found in mafic igneous rocks such as basalt, gabbro, and norite. It is also found in anorthosite, an igneous rock in which labradorite can be the most abundant mineral.

Feldspar minerals make up roughly 41% of the earth’s continental crust by weight.

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Labradorite stones have a labradorescence about them, which is exactly where they get their name from. This means that these kinds of crystals are often found in thin, tubular shapes. While the most commonly found colours of these stones are white and grey, labradorite stones in blue, green, yellow and brown hues have been found too.

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These crystals have a pearly sheen, with some specimens of them exhibiting a schiller effect. This means that they boast a lustrous mix of colours as a result of the stone’s interaction with light.

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Labradorite crystal is also known as “the stone of mysticism”. It’s linked to the incredible natural phenomenon known as the Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights. Labradorite stones are as mystical as its iridescent, changing colours suggest.

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Natural Labradorite can be found in many countries around the world including Poland, Norway, India, Madagascar, Mexico, United States and China. The most prized specimens of Labradorite are usually found in Finland or Canada.