Labradorite 8mm Round Faceted - 15-16 Inch Mexican Fire Opal known for producing turquoise with

known for producing turquoise with strong color contrast and dramatic natural patterning

Ruby Zoisite occurs naturally when small Ruby crystals become embedded within Zoisite

5 billion years ago

the inclusions appear more golden or copper

yellow or gray inclusions and a silky luster or silvery sheen

Labradorite 8mm Round Faceted - 15-16 Inch Mexican Fire Opal known for producing turquoise withLabradorite is remarkable for the way its aggregate layers refract light, creating iridescent flashes of blue, gold, pale green or copper red. This effect is known as labradorescence, taking its name from the stone. Labradorite is usually gray to green, dark gray, light gray or black. It was discovered in Labrador, Canada in 1770 and named for the area, though it is referenced as a highly revered stone in much older Inuit tribal legends.