the resulting rock is dark gray to deep black in color and riddled with pits and holes where air was trapped in the stone
This stone is composed of angular fragments of minerals
The boundaries of the included crystals are visible and are known as “phantoms
which in many species is highly iridescent
See below for more information on the unique pattern
Labradorite 10mm Heart AA Grade - 15-16 Inch 48hr_04162024 the resulting rock is darkLabradorite is remarkable for the way its aggregate layers refract light, creating iridescent flashes of blue, gold, pale green or copper red. This effect is known as labradorescence, taking its name from the stone. Labradorite is usually gray to green, dark gray, light gray or black. It was discovered in Labrador, Canada in 1770 and named for the area, though it is referenced as a highly revered stone in much older Inuit tribal legends.