- Brand: Casa de plata
- Product Code: CSR-2471
- Availability: By Order
Labradorite became popular with the missionaries. Labradorite is a plagioclase feldspar which shows adularescence (a white or bluish light seen when turned). This optical effect is so unique to labradorite that it has been termed. It is the result of diffraction of light in the layers of rock. When viewed at certain angles, labradorite exhibits such captivating color that has led to Inuit legends stating that the Northern Lights shone down on the shores of Labrador and were captured inside these colorful stones. The most highly valued labradorite is material that shows the full spectrum of color in its. Labradorite that does not exhibit can still make beautiful gemstones because of aventurescence, which is a glitter caused by diffraction of light from mineral platelets.
The Romans admired moonstone and believed that it came from the rays of the moon made solid. Moonstones have been used as jewels for hundreds of years. They were admired by the ancient Romans and Greeks, and then were used in Art Nouveau jewelry. Moonstones later became popular during the hippie movement of the 1960s and the contemporary New Age spiritual movement
Tanzanite is pleochroic, which means that it shows different colors depending on the viewing angle. In order to get the preferred blue or violet-blue hue, gem cutters must properly orient tanzanite gemstones. The vivid blue of tanzanite can rival fine sapphire and makes tanzanite an extremely desirable gemstone. This attractive color is so sought after that tanzanite is routinely heated to enhance fine blue and violet hues and minimize the less desirable brownish tones.
Description
Stone - Labradorite / Rainbow Moonstone / Tanzanite
Stone Size - 7X10MM 7X9MM 7X9MM
Stone Shape - Oval Pear Oval
Weight - 3.81 Gms
SKU - CSR-2471