Labradorite: the magic stone with a thousand properties
Labradorite is a stone of great beauty but above all of great value. Its benefits are recognized both from an emotional and emotional point of view: this sparkling stone would in fact have the power to unlock all 7 chakras of your body increasing your self-awareness. According to crystal therapy, each sign of the zodiac corresponds to a stone capable of positively influencing our life: discover yours!
Labradorescence and adventure: the characteristics of Labradorite a mysterious gem with wonderful reflections!
Labradorite is a mineral, one of the main ones found in igneous igneous rocks with a low silica content. Sometimes, tubular-shaped crystals are found in igneous rocks. It can be found in compact blocks or in granular masses. Its discovery in the second half of the 1700s is due to a Moravian missionary in Labrador (the area from which it takes its name), in northeastern Canada. The most common type of labradorite is blue-green in color.The most important labradorite deposits with the greatest labradorescence are found in Finland, gray or black Labradorite is instead mined in Madagascar, Russia and Ukraine, uncommon stones in Australia and a transparent type in India. On the other hand, specimens of labradorite with adventuration due to the presence of copper have been found in the mines of some US states. The crystal system of this stone is triclinic. It is a variety of anorthite, which is a calcium and aluminum silicate, white-pink and shiny like glass. The charm of this stone comes from a very particular and iridescent play of colors, an optical effect due to the refraction of light which, bouncing off very small fractures of the crystal, creates flashes of various colors. What creates the iridescence, therefore, is not the light reflected on the surface of the stone, but from the light rays that enter the stone. This effect that enchants the human eye was called labradorescence by Bøggild, a Danish professor of mineralogy. The iridescence changes according to the angle of the light and the position of the observer.
See also
Various types of labradorite: white, spectrolite, black moonstone, Oregon sunstone.
Not all labradorite stones exhibit labradorescence. Other types have reflections and a metallic luster and give other optical effects, such as "adventuring. The latter" is due to small plates positioned in the stone, which like mirrors, reflecting the light, create an intense and brilliant sparkle. Labradorite is a fairly delicate stone, it has a medium hardness; it could even scratch or flake if not worked with the utmost care. Its brilliance can be glassy or pearly and can range from translucent to transparent. The most popular type of labradorite is spectrolite (from spectrum which in English means range), which has a very rich range of colors and a conspicuous phenomenon of labradorescence. Other types of labradorite are the 'black moonstone', the rainbow moonstone from Madagascar, which has a lively bluish iridescence. Then there is also the sunstone from Oregon, without labradorescence, but rich in copper, which creates an effect of great brightness. If there is labradorescence, it is easy not to confuse this stone with other similar minerals. But when this phenomenon is visible to the human eye, it is possible to make a mistake. In fact, it is possible that moonstone is confused with white labradorite. in the sunlight the stone acquires blue and metallic reflections it is labradorite, if the reflection is clear and the background rather white it is the moonstone. This is why there are chemical analyzes, X-ray diffraction and other tests to verify if it is really of labradorite gems. Anorthosite rocks contain labradorite and are often used for window sills, countertops, tiles and other building elements. Anorthosite, also called blue granite, rich as it is in labradorite, gives an effect when polished really beautiful. The transparent labradorite has no inclusions and has red, orange, yellow or colorless shades: the type of labradorite most used in jewelry is qu she smoky gray, which creates a beautiful rainbow effect and a deep iridescence. Also to be appreciated are the metallic reflections - called in technical jargon Schiller - which are often described as resembling the effect that butterfly wings have. Spectrolite - an extremely rare variety that is traditionally found only in Finland and nowadays in India - can also show the entire spectrum of colors of the rainbow. Colloquially, labradorite is also called "black rainbow" and "flint".
Crystal therapy and the effects of labradorite
Crystal therapy is an alternative medicine that aims to keep patients healthy not with drugs, but through precious stones and crystals. In fact, he believes that these can release purifying energies, to make them absorb to the body. Labradorite was already used by shamans and diviners for their spiritual work, as, by freeing the chakras, it works on the conscience and on its self-awareness.
The Maya and the Incas also used crystals for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. According to the principles of this natural medicine, crystals can transform negative energy into positive even in environments.
According to crystal therapy, many other stones have important therapeutic functions for various pathologies: agate, amethyst, amber, lapis lazuli, citrine quartz, hyaline, rose, blood and red jasper, jade, malachite, just to name a few. Each crystal has its own energy and its main function. A crystal can attract some for its color, for its shape and others for the trapeutic action it performs.
According to crystal therapy, labradorite is a magical gem, which gives energy in times of need, helps to acquire patience, tolerance and empathy. By empathy we mean knowing how to put yourself in the shoes of others, understanding the needs of those around us, their feelings, thoughts, sensations and emotions, as if they were our own and getting in tune with everyone. In fact, empathy comes from the Greek and really means "to feel inside". Furthermore, this magnificent stone also has other extraordinary effects for crystal therapy: it is beneficial for the human organism and for some of its problems, for example those relating to the respiratory system (bronchitis, rhinitis, persistent colds of various kinds), as its blue energy would stimulate the throat chakra, Vishudda, the voice of the body, or the esophageal system for digestive problems; it would also benefit metabolism alterations, strong sensitivity to cold and eye diseases. A beautiful necklace to ' Throat chakra height should help you freely express your thoughts while protecting you from physical respiratory problems.
Like amethyst, it would also stimulate changes from negative to positive. According to the dictates of crystal therapy, labradorite chases away illusions, guides towards clarity, helps to understand and avoid deceptions, when it is time to change and absorbs all negativity: a true antidote against illusions, oriented towards the evidence of reality. Labradorite is not only useful for the body, but also for the brain and psyche. If, for example, in your work you have a creative, innovative role and are projected towards a career with better prospects both of prestige and economic, labradorite according to crystallotherapists is your stone. It also seems to be the right stone for writers, teachers, musicians and playwrights. If these properties convince you and you have a creative soul, you should buy labradorite earrings, as it should be kept on top of the body or under the pillow during the night. Among the thousand powers attributed to labradorite there is also what is defined with the term serendipity, that is to discover something beautiful by chance, to receive something unexpected, to make an important discovery, while reflecting on something else, to be in the right place at the right moment. Even if you go through a period of depression, difficulty in being with others, if you suffer from alcohol or cigarette addiction or have a too closed or angular character, this stone according to crystal therapy would help you.
The liberation of the 7 chakras chakras up to self-awareness
This stone would also bring benefits to the chakras, especially the sixth, third and seventh, improving the relationship with others. Furthermore, it would have the property of enhancing the skills of introspection and intuitive ones, of quelling fears, of bringing to mind erased memories to be reinterpreted and of rebalancing emotions, so as not to have opposite excesses. It would therefore be an excellent tool to find a balance in life, without frantically searching for the wrong paths, unless you feel trapped in a situation of total absence of happiness. And then the change becomes a necessity. For crystal therapists, this incredible mineral can even be able to favor communications by telepathy. Chakra in Sanskrit indicates a wheel, which releases the "Universal Energy" outside. Every human being has 7 chakras. Each of them is associated with a planet, a zodiac sign, a color, a natural element, a mantra. Starting from the bottom up we have the first, Muladhara, center of the coccyx, linked to the "Earth element, the survival instinct and rationality. The second is Svadhistana, located behind the reproductive system, connected with the" Water element. and with sexuality. The Third, Manipura (city of jewels or precious jewels in Sanskrit) is that of the solar plexus, whose energy runs through all stages; it is located between the pelvic chakra and that of the heart and is the center of emotions and the fire of the will. The Fourth is that of the heart, Anahata, connected with deep love and mercy. The Fifth is Vishuddha: the center of the neck, throat, communication and creativity and sound. The sixth is Ajna. : the center of command and wisdom, the Third Eye, which nourishes the psychic faculties. The Seventh is Sahasrara, the center of the Vortex, which connects to consciousness in the sense of complete awareness of oneself. Each center concerns certain heart organs. porei and has peculiar physical and psychic functions. The blocking of a chakra causes upheavals in the body and spirit.
The Northern Lights set in the rock: an Inuit legend "
The Inuit say that labradorite is an icy fire descended from the Northern Lights, precisely because of its particularly enchanting light. In their legends they call it "the Northern Lights set in the rock". In fact, the iridescence generated by the refraction of the light entering the stone, gives an effect that evokes the Northern Lights. An ancient legend tells that once there he aurora borealis was imprisoned in a Labrador rock; an Inuit warrior freed it with his spear, but not completely: part of it remained prisoner in the stone, giving life to the fascinating labradorescence. Labradorite is associated with the element of Water, linked directly to purification, balance, but also to stillness, serene strength, rebirth and regeneration, thanks to the power of the fluid energy of the life cycle.
Labradorite gems can heal not only people, but also the environment of one's home or workplace, protecting it and helping those who stay there to overcome daily difficulties.
Under the pillow they relieve insomnia, they can be manipulated to concentrate, or worn on the neck or ears as a positive element and place them in various places in the house to protect them.
In crystal therapy we love the rough stones more, we don't care about the cut, because they are believed to have a more natural energy. The crystals enrich our energy with theirs through the Aura and the Chakras.
Magnificent jewels: a rainbow of colors from an extraordinary stone
For goldsmiths it is a very difficult stone to cut, it takes a lot of skill and experience. Without the cobochon cut its labradorescence stands out less. If the correct angle is not followed in the cut, the reflection effect is definitely damaged. Already in the eighteenth century, both in France and in England, the use of using this mineral for the gems of beautiful jewels was widespread. The letter L was often carved with labradorite to write good luck messages such as 'Good Luck' inlaid into jewelry or ornamental objects or to create iridescent finishes. Thanks to its evident beauty, this stone is often used by goldsmiths for very refined jewelry, necklaces with pendants, rings, bracelets and pendulum earrings, at a price that is not too high, if you take into account that these are not rough stones, but consider semiprecious. Jewelry with the most common types of labradorite, but of particular beauty, are also sold in delicious and refined ethnic shops at a discounted price compared to the original one or you can choose them on Amazon online. If you find, for example, an iridescent bracelet or earrings to your taste, perhaps in silver, labradorite and rose quartz, upload them to your cart or wish list. Read the reviews and make your choice, buying at a good price and without shipping costs. Labradorite also makes ornamental objects, as well as precious, cut into cabochons or small faces. Its gems really make for magnificent ornaments for frames and caskets. Their colors, ranging from peacock blue to gray, to violet and blue green, are truly beautiful and also appreciated by connoisseurs.
Transparent labradorite has shades of red, orange or yellow. The most used for jewelry is the smoky gray one, with rainbow reflections and metallic flashes, the so-called Schiller, with butterfly wings effect. Spectrolite, very rare, spreads out all the colors of the rainbow. n the basis of crystal therapy, this stone makes life more harmonious and would highlight everyone's charm; therefore, it helps those who do not accept their external appearance or give it too much importance compared to the internal one and also those who want to feel more admired; it strengthens immunities, facilitates healings, reassures those suffering from anxiety, is a protective stone, an icon of hope, trust and purity. It binds well with silver and the bracelets in rose quartz and pearls and labradorite from this natural medicine are believed to be protective and energy-giving: labradorite together with hyaline quartz helps with memory problems and also goes well with citrine quartz. This type of quartz, of which Brazil is the main exporter, is yellowish, as it contains iron oxide; it can be found inside cavities of volcanic rocks, filled with hydrothermal waters with a high content of silicon oxide.
