Labrador is a mineral from the group of plagioclases of the main composition, calcium and sodium alumosilicate. Named after the Labrador Peninsula (Canada), where it was first found in 1770.
In some languages, it is also called labradorite (English Labradorite), which can lead to confusion with the labradorite rock. Sometimes the terms sizyak, eye lynx, tawusit or iris are also used as a synonym
Labrador is used as a decorative and crafting stone.
Depending on crystallographic and optical properties, the following varieties of labrador are distinguished:
Spectrolite is a labrador that casts all the colors of a rainbow. Spectrolites are found in Finland, where they were discovered in 1940 by Vylämaa during the construction of the Salpa Line (line of fortifications); the development of spectrolites in Yulyamaa began after World War II.
Black moonstone - Labrador with blue and blue irization (it is such a Labrador that the central staircase of the RGB is finished - "Leninki," rounded blue spots casting pearl become clearly visible with appropriate lighting, natural sunlight falling from the windows)
(simply "moonstone" is usually called adular - a mineral with light blue irization) [1].
Sunstone - Labrador with golden irization, mined in Oregon (USA) [1].
Of all the signs of the Zodiac, Labrador fits best for Aries, Leo, Virgo and Scorpio
The magical power of the mineral has not yet been fully revealed, It is believed that it is able to activate the gift of foresight, helps to develop psychic talents, participates in many magical rites. When used correctly, it can cleanse the aura, bring good luck, soothe, help in making decisions.
Lithotherapists use stone infrequently due to unexplored therapeutic characteristics. However, Labrador is believed to have a generally reinforcing effect. Round stones of the dark labrador are used in sessions of therapeutic and preventive stone massage. Studies have shown a positive effect of the mineral on the human aura, so it is recommended to wear jewelry with rainbow labrador often sick, aggressive and unbalanced people.
Labrador does not belong to fancy stones. He is not afraid of temperature differences and ultraviolet light. On the contrary, under sunlight, it will replenish energy and its beneficial properties are enhanced. It is necessary to store self-color separately from other minerals. For this, a box with a soft base or a case is enough. Labrador is washed in warm water without adding aggressive cleaning agents, flannel napkin or paper towel is used for drying.
Labrador is a very ancient stone. According to myths, he was very fond of the inhabitants of the country of Hyperborea, who gave all people this stone with an interesting and memorable pattern. This mineral, according to legend, made only the person who really deserved it happy. He punished dishonest people, and they subsequently died very quickly. In Europe, Labrador became known from the second half of the 18th century, when its first deposits were discovered on the peninsula of the same name in eastern Canada. Fashionistas of that time very much loved this unusual stone and began to actively make all kinds of jewelry from it. In Kievan Rus, this mineral was known even earlier. It was used in the construction of temples, cathedrals and tombs. But Labrador gained the greatest popularity in the Russian Empire after 1781, when large deposits of this mineral were discovered near St. Petersburg. In addition to jewelry, interior items and all sorts of things cute to the heart were made from labrador: figurines, snuffboxes, etc. In the Soviet Union, this stone was used as facing material and decorated with metro stations, sculptures and even the Mausoleum.
Labrador is found in Canada (Labrador Peninsula, Newfoundland Island), Mexico, USA, Brazil, Madagascar, Ukraine (Volyn, Zhytomyr region), in Fennoscandia (especially in Finland), Australia (New South Wales), India.