labradorite
noun
lab·ra·dor·ite
ˈla-brə-ˌdȯr-ˌīt 
: an iridescent feldspar used especially in jewelry
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Stone properties are major points of conversation in these halls (malachite is a 3 or 4 on the Moh’s Hardness scale, diamonds a 10), where visitors are surrounded by so many natural wonders—like a 3000-pound block of labradorite or two towering amethyst geodes or all those spodumene crystals.
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Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 8 June 2023
For those who believe in the healing energy of gemstones, labradorites are known to protect against the negativity and misfortunes of the world.
—Alyson Krueger, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2019
The classic drop shape can be applied to a whole new set of possibilities, from gemstones and minerals like orange turquoise, labradorite, and smoky quartz to carved wooden designs and sculpted glass.
—Vogue, 20 Aug. 2019
Hundreds of colorful stones, like turquoise, Montana agate, and labradorite, are scattered on one bench, and strips of old metal lie on another.
—Leslie Hittmeier, Outside Online, 11 June 2018
Materials: Sterling silver, naturally shed antlers, labradorite and other semi-precious gemstones.
—Allison Carey, cleveland.com, 22 Mar. 2018
Jewelry is made from recycled silver and stones, such as moody opals, sapphires, white topaz and labradorite.
—Linda Jerkins, ajc, 7 Mar. 2018
The Woods Fine Jewelry carved shell white, $880; pendant with pave diamonds and labradorite, $660 from You Are Here.
—Styling By Maria Gamez Photos By Ross Hailey, star-telegram, 2 Aug. 2017
Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 8 June 2023
For those who believe in the healing energy of gemstones, labradorites are known to protect against the negativity and misfortunes of the world.
—Alyson Krueger, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2019
The classic drop shape can be applied to a whole new set of possibilities, from gemstones and minerals like orange turquoise, labradorite, and smoky quartz to carved wooden designs and sculpted glass.
—Vogue, 20 Aug. 2019
Hundreds of colorful stones, like turquoise, Montana agate, and labradorite, are scattered on one bench, and strips of old metal lie on another.
—Leslie Hittmeier, Outside Online, 11 June 2018
Materials: Sterling silver, naturally shed antlers, labradorite and other semi-precious gemstones.
—Allison Carey, cleveland.com, 22 Mar. 2018
Jewelry is made from recycled silver and stones, such as moody opals, sapphires, white topaz and labradorite.
—Linda Jerkins, ajc, 7 Mar. 2018
The Woods Fine Jewelry carved shell white, $880; pendant with pave diamonds and labradorite, $660 from You Are Here.
—Styling By Maria Gamez Photos By Ross Hailey, star-telegram, 2 Aug. 2017
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