Labradorite Crystal Guide: meaning, origin & properties
For the in-between.
Learn what Labradorite is, where ours comes from, traditional associations across cultures, and how to identify a real specimen, in our complete Labradorite Crystal Guide.
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Read our Sourcing Standards →This is an A-grade Labradorite freeform from Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar. Labradorite is a plagioclase feldspar whose blue and gold flash comes from light reflecting off internal twinning planes. The piece measures 2.38 by 2.11 by 5.29 inches, weighs 938 grams, and sits at Mohs 6-6.5. The labradorescence is structural rather than pigment, so dyeing cannot fake it. A favorite intuition stone for bedsides and meditation corners.
Labradorite is a plagioclase feldspar with a triclinic crystal structure and a Mohs hardness of 6-6.5. It was first described in Labrador, Canada, and is prized for labradorescence, the optical effect where light reflecting off internal twinning planes flashes blue, green, gold, and sometimes pink. The stone forms in igneous anorthosite bodies rich in plagioclase.
On the market, it's sometimes confused with moonstone. Both are feldspars but show different optical effects, and treatment-free Madagascar labradorite is plentiful and reliably authentic.
Labradorite is traditionally associated with intuition, protection, transformation, and meditation. Many people work with it during transitions and decision points, or keep it at the bedside as a quiet companion stone. It's a strong choice for anyone drawn to dream work or contemplative practice.
These are traditional associations drawn from historical practice. This stone is not a substitute for medical or mental health care.
A starting place for your own quiet practice.