Labradorite Palm Natural Stones - Polished Madagascar Stone

A Labradorite Palm Stone That Flashes With Light

This labradorite palm stone comes from Madagascar. It is smoothed and shaped to be held in the hand. Turn it in the light and its colors shift.

Product Details

• Stone: Polished labradorite palm stone
• Origin: Madagascar labradorite, from some of the finest deposits on Earth
• Sizes: Small 1 to 2 in, Large 2 to 3 in, Extra Large 3 in and up
• Shipping: Sturdy carton with an information card that serves as the certificate of authenticity
• Note: Color and flash vary, so each stone is unique.

The Schiller Effect

Labradorite is a plagioclase feldspar. Thin alternating layers of albite and anorthite, called lamellae, sit inside it. They act like a million tiny mirrors and give the labradorite schiller effect.

The labradorite schiller effect is not pigment. It is light interfering beneath the surface, so colors move as you tilt the stone.

From Labrador to Madagascar

The mineral is named for Labrador, Canada, where it was identified in 1770. Today Madagascar labradorite is among the most prized, and Finland is the other major gem source.

Hold one and watch for blue and green flashes, the most common colors. See more minerals in our Natural History Collection.

Display and Care

Keep the polished palm stone away from knocks and harsh cleaners. Wipe with a soft cloth.

About Palm Stones

A polished palm stone is made to be held and turned. Labradorite shows off its flash best that way. Every labradorite palm stone is shaped to fit your hand.

For More Reading from the Web

• Learn what causes the flash in labradorite. Colour Investigation: Labradorite - Jeweller Magazine
• Read the supplier's page on these stones. Labradorite - Mini Museum