LABRADORITE FREEFORM
Tulear Province, Madagascar
8.5” X 5.25” X 3”

Good Condition

Authenticated by noted natural history authority David Herskowitz

This is an especially good specimen of labradorite, the highly collectible feldspar mineral that lends its name to the optical phenomenon “labradorescence”. A form of schiller effect, this phenomenon occurs when alternating layers of feldspar crystals reflect only those light waves of the proper wavelength, or color, resulting in an incredibly shimmering display that seems to emanate from just beneath the surface of the rock itself. Not all labradorite specimens exhibit this characteristic, but it is present all over one face of this highly polished freeform, and much of the reverse face; flashing with colors of electric blue, greens and highlights of yellow/gold. In addition to this excellent labradorescence, it is a good-sized specimen, standing at 8.5 inches tall.

Good Condition