What is labradorite?
Labradorite is a feldspar mineral first identified in Labrador, Canada. Its famous flash of blue, green and gold, called labradorescence, comes from microscopic layers inside the stone that reflect light like the colors on a soap bubble. A vivid Finnish variety, found in 1940, is called spectrolite.
| Labradorite | |
|---|---|
| Mineral | Feldspar |
| Color | Gray with blue, green and gold flashes |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 6–6.5 |
| Found in | Madagascar, Finland, Canada, China, Norway and the United States |
| Chakra | third eye chakra |
| Known for | Intuition, transformation and protection during change |
Labradorite meaning
In crystal practice, labradorite is the stone of transformation. People use it during big life changes, to strengthen intuition and to protect their energy. Its hidden flashes of color, visible only from the right angle, are often seen as a reminder of the magic in ordinary moments.
How to use labradorite
- Held during meditation for insight and intuition
- Worn during times of change or transition
- Kept in your workspace for creativity
- Placed on your forehead (third eye) while resting
Labradorite and the third eye chakra
Labradorite is most often paired with the third eye chakra. For a simple chakra meditation, hold it or rest it on that spot and play 852 Hz, the tone paired with that chakra, using the session above.
How to cleanse and care for labradorite
People cleanse crystals to clear the energy they've collected. Common ways are leaving labradorite under the full moon overnight, passing it through sage smoke, resting it on a bed of salt or near a larger quartz cluster, or playing a singing bowl beside it (try our sound bath).
Labradorite is softer than quartz. Avoid harsh chemicals and knocks; clean it with a soft, damp cloth.
How to tell if labradorite is real
Real labradorite flashes color only at certain angles and looks gray from others. Color that shows the same from every angle may be dyed or glass.
Labradorite affirmations
- I trust my intuition.
- I welcome change with an open heart.
- My energy is protected.
- I see the magic in every day.
- I am becoming who I'm meant to be.
- I trust the process of my life.
