Labradorite Owl
Super flashy Labradorite is a captivating feldspar mineral known for its stunning iridescence, which displays vibrant flashes of color when viewed from different angles. It's named after the Canadian province of Labrador, where it was first discovered. However, labradorite can be found in various locations around the world, including Finland, Madagascar, Russia, and the United States. The iridescence of labradorite, known as labradorescence, is caused by light interference within the stone from thin layers of different mineral compositions that refract light in various colors of the spectrum. Common colors seen in labradorite include blue, green, gold, and orange, with the specific colors and intensity varying depending on the stone's orientation and the angle of incident light. Labradorite is typically gray, grayish-black, or grayish-white in its base color, but it's the play of colors that makes it highly prized as a gemstone and ornamental material. It's commonly used in jewelry,