- Brand: Casa de plata
- Product Code: CSNK-41
- 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.
Apatite
that exhibits chatoyancy, or a cat's eye effect, is rare and highly
sought-after. are cut en cabochon to bring
out their desirable qualities. Chatoyancy is a rare optical phenomenon existing
only in a handful of different gem types. It is distinguished by a unique light
reflection that resembles the slit eye of a cat. The effect is caused by light
reflection from parallel inclusions within a stone, typically rutile needles,
fibers or channels. Cat's eye reflections are best viewed in strong and direct
light; when the stone is rotated, the cat's eye will appear to glide across the
surface
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