Raw Material Labradorite Apatite Iolite Rough Gemstone 925 Sterling Silver Gold Plated Necklace Jewelry

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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


Description

Primary Stone -         Labradorite                 Secondary Stone - Apatite, Iolite     
Stone Size  -             6X28 MM                                                       12X12 ,   12X12 MM                                               
Stone Shape -           Free                                                               Free
Stone Color -             Grey            

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