{"product_id":"labradorite-mini-hearts","title":"Labradorite Heart - 1 inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Labradorite Heart is a dark grey to charcoal stone that stays quiet until it catches the light, at which point a band of blue, green, or gold flashes across the surface and then vanishes as the angle changes. That flash sits at a specific depth inside the stone rather than across the whole face, so each piece has its own sweet spot. The Heart is small and smoothly polished, closing easily inside a fist. Flash colour, coverage, and base tone differ considerably from piece to piece, and some pieces show far more than others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabradorite is traditionally associated with intuition and spiritual awareness, and holds a long-standing reputation as a stone of the threshold, connected to what is not yet visible. A secondary association with transformation and growth reinforces that reading, and Labradorite is commonly kept close through periods of change rather than settled stretches. The Heart form suits a stone that rewards being picked up and turned, which is the only way the flash properly shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrimary Focus: Intuition \u0026amp; Spiritual Awareness\u003cbr\u003eSecondary Focus: Transformation \u0026amp; Growth\u003cbr\u003eChakra Association: Third Eye, Crown\u003cbr\u003eZodiac Sign: Leo, Scorpio\u003cbr\u003eChinese Zodiac: Dragon, Snake\u003cbr\u003eRuling Planet: Uranus\u003cbr\u003eElements: Water, Air\u003cbr\u003eMohs Hardness: 6-6.5\u003cbr\u003eStone Family: Tectosilicate\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Labradorite\u003cbr\u003eForm: Heart\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Polished\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Size: 26-30 mm (1-1.1 inches)\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Weight: 10-14 g\u003cbr\u003eListing: Sold by Single Unit\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLabradorite is a plagioclase feldspar, triclinic in system, with a Mohs hardness of 6 to 6.5. The iridescence it is known for, properly called labradorescence, is caused by light interference between thin lamellar layers within the feldspar structure rather than by any surface coating or inclusion, which is why the flash appears and disappears with viewing angle. The base body colour is grey to dark grey, with the interference producing blues, greens, and golds most commonly, and reds and violets rarely. The material is natural and requires no treatment. Rainbow Moonstone is a trade name for white-based labradorite and is not a moonstone at all, a distinction widely muddled in the retail market. The stone was first described by Europeans in Labrador, Canada in 1770, though the Inuit had known and used it for centuries before that, and Inuit tradition holds that the Northern Lights were once trapped in the coastal rocks until a warrior struck them free, leaving some light behind in the stone. Sources include Canada, Madagascar, Finland, Russia, and Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuturaSol Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach natural stone is selected for its authenticity, geological integrity, and energetic clarity. Natural variations in colour, structure, inclusions, and surface features are inherent to geological materials and contribute to the individuality of each piece. Any known treatments, enhancements, stabilization, or man-made characteristics are clearly disclosed within the product information where applicable. Every piece is inspected and photographed to reflect its true character; however, lighting conditions, screen settings, and natural variation may cause slight differences in appearance. If you have any questions about a piece before completing your purchase, we're always here to help. Where authenticity meets beauty, we tell you exactly what you're holding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quasar Gems USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47630357266662,"sku":"MAD10218.00-AS-H1-B11","price":8.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/7200\/5350\/files\/image_b401b049-93dc-4147-8397-2485dd26a7b0.png?v=1787149139","url":"https:\/\/auturasol.com\/products\/labradorite-mini-hearts","provider":"AuturaSol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}