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Crystal meanings
Labradorite
Labradorite is a feldspar that shows 'labradorescence', usually grey with flashes of blue, green and gold. An Inuit legend tells that the northern lights were once trapped in labradorite rocks. It is associated in modern practice with intuition and transformation. (Larvikite is a related Norwegian stone with a similar silvery-blue flash.)
Key facts
| Colour | grey with flashes of blue, green and gold |
|---|---|
| What it is | a feldspar that shows 'labradorescence' |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 6–6.5 |
| Typical sources | Labrador (Canada), Madagascar and Finland; larvikite comes from Larvik in Norway |
| Chakra (tradition) | third eye and throat |
| Star signs (tradition) | Scorpio, Leo and Sagittarius |
Traditions and folklore
An Inuit legend tells that the northern lights were once trapped in labradorite rocks. It is associated in modern practice with intuition and transformation. (Larvikite is a related Norwegian stone with a similar silvery-blue flash.)
Larvikite is used as polished cladding on buildings across Europe, including shopfronts in London.
Often paired with moonstone or clear quartz.
Care
Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; avoid soaps, salt and long soaks.
Natural feldspar.
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Labradorite: questions answered
What is Labradorite?
Labradorite is a feldspar that shows 'labradorescence'. It is usually grey with flashes of blue, green and gold.
What is Labradorite traditionally associated with?
An Inuit legend tells that the northern lights were once trapped in labradorite rocks. It is associated in modern practice with intuition and transformation. (Larvikite is a related Norwegian stone with a similar silvery-blue flash.) These are traditional and spiritual associations, not health claims.
How do I care for Labradorite?
Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; avoid soaps, salt and long soaks.
Which star signs is Labradorite linked with?
In modern crystal tradition labradorite is linked with Scorpio, Leo and Sagittarius.
Where does Labradorite come from?
It is typically sourced from Labrador (Canada), Madagascar and Finland; larvikite comes from Larvik in Norway.