Qualities of Labradorite

Mineral Qualities

• The essential elements that make up Labradorite are Aluminum (Al), Calcium (Ca), Oxygen (O) and Silicon (Si). Sodium (Na) is also included in chemical formula of Labradorite, however is not considered essential to the composition. Hardness is a quality measured by how easily one mineral can scratch another. Labradorite measures between 6 and 6.5 hardness on a scale of 0 to ten. While Labradorite is hardly ever transparent, it can appear opaque to translucent.

Color Qualities

• Labradorite forms naturally in several different colors including gold, turquoise and silvery blue with flashes of shiny green. The shiny exterior features of Labradorite have been come to be commonly called "flash." Other color qualities include brilliant pastels, orange, red, smoky gray and even colorless. The rare, flashy metallic rainbow appearance has been termed "labradorescence." The most valuable of Labradorite are the rocks that portray the flashy metal spectral range.

Healing Qualities

• Labradorite has been used for many centuries to heal and detoxify the body. The rock is thought to contain anti-aging and pain relieving properties that can sooth menstrual discomfort as well as the power to lower blood pressure. Labradorite can also be worn to help promote night vision, rid yourself of mental confusion, treat eye disorders and normalize the digestive process.

Mystical Qualities

• Labradorite is associated with the astrological signs of Leo, Sagittarius and Scorpio. People wear Labradorite to help enhance their ability to see the human aura which is the energy surrounding the body. Labradorite is believed to be particularly for improving patience, concentration and focus which are necessary components for successful meditation. It also helps remove negative thought patterns while building spiritual insight and improving visions. Some American Indian tribes have been using Labradorite for more than 1,000 years for magical purposes.