Labradorite
Properties of Labradorite
Considered one of the most beautiful stones, labradorite is a mineral belonging to the silicate group. The main characteristic of labradorite is that it combines a wide range of colors in a single stone. Its vitreous luster gives the stone a metallic appearance. Green, blue, pale yellow, or even gold, orange, colorless, or even black—such a wide palette in such a small stone. The hardness of labradorite is approximately 7 on the Mohs scale.
The most notable labradorite deposits are found primarily in Canada, the United States, Madagascar, France, and Russia. Labradorite is mainly used in jewelry making, where it is often cut into cabochons.
History of Labradorite
Named Labradorite by Foster in 1780, the stone takes its name from the Labrador region of Canada, where it was first discovered. That said, labradorite has been known to the Inuit people of northern Canada for many centuries. For them, labradorite was actually the aurora borealis trapped in the rock, before someone broke the rock to release the trapped lights that were making their way to the sky. However, some of these lights remained in the stones as sparkling gems.
Other legends link labradorite to Atlantis, suggesting that the stone held a special allure for the descendants of the survivors who originated from the legendary continent swallowed by the waves. From the 19th century onward, labradorite became a highly prized and fashionable gemstone, particularly for adorning jewelry inspired by ancient Egyptian and Greco-Roman art.
Benefits of Labradorite
Lithotherapy attributes many therapeutic virtues to labradorite on a physical, mental, and spiritual level. Labradorite has regulating and stimulating properties for the body. Ideal for restoring balance where deficiency or excess prevailed, it helps resolve hormonal imbalances and digestive problems. Labradorite's tonic effect acts on blood circulation and promotes muscle irrigation. The stone also provides energy and revitalization where fatigue and apathy (mental or physical) have been present. Labradorite can also effectively relieve certain inflammations due to rheumatism and gout. It also helps soothe migraine pain and warts.
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The psychic virtues of labradorite are numerous. First and foremost, it's important to know that labradorite is a protective stone. It acts as a bulwark for the mind against negative energies and waves, and any other mental disturbances. This property is very important because it promotes mental clarity and aids in meditation. Wearing labradorite as jewelry will sharpen the mind and help one better face and resolve problems.
Labradorite is particularly useful for professions focused on helping and assisting others. The medical profession especially benefits from the stone's favorable energy. However, artists and teachers can also benefit from its properties that stimulate intellect and inspiration.
Karmically, labradorite is considered the preferred stone for the hand chakra. Using labradorite during a healing session involving the laying on of hands helps to sharpen the healer's abilities deeply. Its power over mental acuity also demonstrates labradorite's beneficial action on the third eye chakra.
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Labradorite tends to discharge quickly and therefore requires constant and regular care. Purifying the stone is easy; simply soak it in a container of demineralized water for several hours. To recharge the labradorite, the stone should be exposed to sunlight. Using a mass of quartz or amethyst can also effectively recharge the stone.
Associated with most astrological signs, labradorite offers a specific benefit to each sign. Its day is Wednesday and its ruling planet is Mercury.
