Great South Gems & Minerals

• Sphere, Labradorite•
(China) 

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• Sphere, Labradorite•
(China) 

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Beautifully polished, 1-1/2", Labradorite sphere.

Labradorite is a member of the Plagioclase Feldspar Group which includes Albite, Oligoclase, Andesine, which are made up of a mixture of sodium and calcium aluminum silicates. . Gemstone varieties of labradorite that show a high degree of iridescence are called spectrolite, moonstone and sunstone, and good quality specimens of these are considered valuable as semi-precious gemstones. The gemstone varieties are used extensively in cutting cabochons, beads, and other items for jewelry. Hardness 6.

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For further information see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labradorite

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See other Labradorite specimens at: www.greatsouth.net/minerals/p-M449.html.
These specimens were ground and polished in China. It's unlikely that the stone itself is from there.

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