Labradorite

Labradorite is a calcium-enriched feldspar mineral first identified in Labrador, Canada, which can display an iridescent effect. Labradorite is an intermediate to calcic member of the plagioclase series.

Colors It Comes In - Blue, Green, Red, Grey, Purple, Yellow, Brown

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Fracture Pattern - uneven to conchoidal

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Shape - blocky to lath

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Luster - pearly, vitreous

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Texture - glass like

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Where It Can Be Found - Labradorite is primarily found in Canada's Newfoundland and Labrador region (where it is named after), but can also be found in significant quantities in Finland, Madagascar, Norway, and other parts of Scandinavia, as well as in the northern regions of the United States like New York, Oregon, and California.

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Hardness On The Mohs Scale - 6 To 6.5 Out Of 10