Labradorite and its Extraordinary Characteristics

Have you ever come across a gemstone that keeps changing its colors and turns sea blue, gold and green in bright light from grey or dark green when viewed in dim light? If you still haven’t come across one, let us introduce to you “Labradorite”, one gemstone that possesses all the properties of beauty and elegance.

Further with the flow of the blog we will talk about the meaning, sources and the healing properties of this gemstone. Now here’s discussing all these in detail.

Labradorite is a powerful stone, allowing one to see through his illusions and in determining the actual form of dreams and goals that he/she has been thinking of for long. It is an excellent stone for strengthening illusions.

You can use labradorite to:

·        Stimulate imagination

·        Develop enthusiasm, new thoughts and ideas

·        See more clearly in meditation

Labradorite and its Extraordinary Characteristics

Sources of Labradorite. The gemstone is a variety of plagioclase feldspar which is found in igneous rocks. Labradorite was first found in 1770 on the Labrador Peninsula in Canada. Today it is also found in Newfoundland, other parts of Canada, the Ukraine, the Ural Mountains, USA, Norway and the former USSR. There is a blue, semi-transparent variety called Spectrolite and it only found in Finland.

Healing Properties of Labradorite. A stone of transformation, Labradorite is a useful companion through change, imparting strength and perseverance.  It balances and protects the aura, raises consciousness and grounds spiritual energies. It is excellent for strengthening intuition-promoting psychic abilities.

Labradorite in a white matrix is often called "Rainbow Moonstone".

Labradorite banishes fears and insecurities, and strengthens faith in the self and trust in the universe.  It stimulates the imagination and calms an overactive mind, developing enthusiasm and new ideas.

Labradorite treats disorders of the eyes and brain, stimulates mental acuity, and relieves anxiety and stress.  It regulates metabolism, balances hormones and relieves menstrual tension.  Labradorite treats colds, gout, and rheumatism, lowers blood pressure, and aids in digestion.