Labradorite Freeform Crystal: Flashy Shimmering Gemstone
Labradorite's defining characteristic is labradorescence, an optical phenomenon that has no equivalent in the mineral world. The stone itself is a dark, unremarkable gray when light hits it straight on. But tilt it, and something extraordinary happens: the internal structure of the stone diffracts light across thin layers of alternating feldspar, producing flashes of electric blue, teal, gold, green, and occasionally violet that seem to come from deep within the stone rather than from its surface. This Labradorite Freeform weighs 454g and measures 4.00" tall by 3.00" wide by 1.50" deep, a substantial piece with a natural, uncut silhouette that lets the stone's inner fire speak for itself. Exact pick, one of a kind.
Note: This piece is discounted because the primary blue flash is best viewed from the top rather than straight on. From the top, it is exceptionally flashy. The discount reflects the viewing angle, not the quality of the labradorescence itself.
Crystal Highlights
- Type: Labradorite Freeform, polished
- Weight: 454g
- Dimensions: 4.00"H x 3.00"W x 1.50"D
- Flash: Strong blue labradorescence, best viewed from top
- Chakras: Third Eye Chakra, Throat Chakra
- Mohs Hardness: 6 to 6.5
- Origin: Madagascar (primary source of high-flash Labradorite)
- Exact pick: What you see is what you receive
Metaphysical Properties
- Protection & Aura Shielding: Labradorite is one of the premier protective stones in the crystal world. It creates a strong energetic barrier around the aura, preventing energy leakage and shielding against negative influences, psychic intrusion, and the draining effect of other people's energy. Particularly effective for empaths and highly sensitive people.
- Intuition & Psychic Ability: The Third Eye Chakra connection makes Labradorite one of the most effective stones for developing and strengthening intuitive abilities, including clairvoyance, clairsentience, and the ability to read energy accurately.
- Transformation: Labradorite is the stone of transformation and change. It supports the ability to move through major life transitions with clarity and courage, revealing what needs to be released and what is emerging on the other side.
- Mental Clarity & Creativity: Labradorite clears mental fog and stimulates the imagination, making it effective for creative work, problem-solving, and the ability to see situations from new perspectives.
- Freeform Energy: The natural, uncut freeform shape allows energy to radiate in all directions without the directional focus of a tower or point, creating a broad, ambient energetic field throughout the space it occupies.
Crystal Care
- Water: Water-safe for brief rinsing. Avoid prolonged soaking.
- Sunlight: Limit extended direct sunlight to preserve the labradorescence over time.
- Cleansing: Smudge with sage or palo santo, use sound cleansing, or place on a Selenite charging plate overnight.
- Display: Position where light can hit it from multiple angles to fully appreciate the labradorescence. The top-down flash on this piece is particularly strong.
This product is an exact pick as pictured, one of a kind.