Labrador stone is considered an unusually mysterious mineral, a type of feldspar.
Appearance and mining
The raw stone does not have a very attractive appearance (greenish-gray or dark), however, it is characterized by irisation, so the bright flashes on the surface of the stone captivate the eye.
For the iridescent tones - green, blue, blue and purple, the stone Labrador in India is also called the “peacock stone” because its colors resemble the plumage of a peacock.
Depending on the color, the labrador is often called moonstone black, spectrolyte, caryatite, and the bull’s eye.
Labrador - a stone that was discovered in the XVIII century near the cape Labrador. He received his name according to the cape. Used as an ornamental stone.
In ancient Russia, labradorite is a stone (a breed that contains 60% of a labrador), which was used for facing. Today, the labradorite is decorated with the Lenin Mausoleum and individual metro stations.
Labrador stone is mined in Ukraine and Canada - these are the main deposits, in a small amount it is found in Germany, India, Finland and Tibet.
Gem-quality stones are found in Australia. All kinds of jewelry with a Labrador is made from them. The faces of transparent crystals are treated with the facet method, and opaque ones are formed in the form of cabochons and plates.
Labrador stone has a hardness of 6.0 - 6.5, a density of 2.7 g / cm3. When handling it, shock and mechanical damage should be avoided.
Stone Labrador. The properties
It is believed that it has such properties that strengthen the body of the owner.
It is used by lithotherapists in the treatment of diseases of the spine and joints; stone is also used in the treatment of infertility, the genitourinary system and impotence.
Labrador stone affects the second, fourth and fifth chakras of the body, and normalizes the activity of internal organs.
Owners of jewelry with a Labrador are provided with a good emotional and mental state. A ring or earrings with a Labrador help to cope with the consequences of nervous stress, soothe with strong excitement, and restore strength with nervous exhaustion.
The magical properties of the Labrador have yet to be revealed. It is only known that it increases the psychic abilities of people. Mages and healers consider him their talisman.
Labrador stone is a "stone of illusions", therefore it should not be worn by young, inexperienced people in order to protect them from various adventures.
Labradorite impresses creative natures (writers, artists, poets, musicians), it awakens inspiration and imagination, crowns with fame and recognition.
It is not recommended to wear a labrador without taking off, despite the fact that he is a guard stone, is attached to his master and loves him.
Labrador stone must be placed in the house so that it is visible to everyone at home and he can see everyone. However, outsiders should not touch your talisman, so as not to destroy the friendly field of stone.
To "recharge", each new moon is recommended to put it overnight on the window.
The Labrador fits any zodiac sign, but most of all it patronizes such water signs as Crayfish, Pisces and Scorpios.