{"product_id":"labradorite-freeform-polished-with-cut-base-1","title":"Labradorite Freeform Polished with Cut Base 4.25\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCaptured Light in Stone Form\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis compact yet commanding labradorite freeform — standing 4.25\" tall and sourced from Madagascar's premier feldspar deposits — delivers the full spectacle of \u003cstrong\u003elabradorescence\u003c\/strong\u003e in a gallery-ready package. Tilt the stone and watch an aurora of electric blue, peacock teal, golden amber, and soft violet ignite across its polished face — a natural light show born not from pigment, but from physics operating at the nanometer scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGeological Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral species:\u003c\/strong\u003e Labradorite — a calcium-rich plagioclase feldspar (CaAl₂Si₂O₈) in the albite–anorthite solid-solution series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schiller effect produced by light interference between alternating compositional lamellae within the crystal's triclinic structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Triclinic; Mohs hardness 6–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madagascar — the world's benchmark source for gem-grade labradorite with broad, vivid color flash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.25\"H × 3\"W × 1.75\"D | \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750 g (1.65 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eArtisan Finishing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreeform silhouette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaped to follow the stone's natural geology, preserving organic contour and surface character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-polish faces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand- and machine-finished to maximize labradorescent depth and brilliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut flat base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision-ground for stable, freestanding display — no riser or stand required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical \u0026amp; Cultural Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabradorite was first formally identified in 1770 from specimens found on the Labrador Peninsula of Canada. Inuit tradition held that the Northern Lights had once been imprisoned within coastal stone; a warrior's spear strike freed the aurora — but some light remained sealed inside forever. In Finnish shamanic tradition, \u003cem\u003espectrolite\u003c\/em\u003e (a high-grade labradorite variety) was a stone of fate and vision, used to open the inner eye and navigate life's hidden currents. These stories echo across cultures that independently recognized the stone's uncanny ability to hold and project light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMetaphysical \u0026amp; Energetic Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAura protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally regarded as a guardian stone that deflects unwanted energies and seals the auric field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransformation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports navigation through change, amplifying resilience and revealing what lies beneath surface appearances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThird eye activation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Associated with the sixth chakra; believed to sharpen intuition, perception, and psychic clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElemental affinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water and Wind; astrological resonance with Sagittarius, Scorpio, and Leo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDisplay \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotate to explore shifting labradorescent angles; indirect natural or warm incandescent light brings out the widest color range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth; avoid ultrasonic cleaners, steam, and harsh chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Labradorite cleaves along feldspar planes — handle thoughtfully and avoid hard impacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rare Earth Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44772890443865,"sku":"LbrFp129-NZ","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/9096\/0473\/files\/b24489012bcf4de19e5abe901f04bebd_dfdaaae7-39f7-4e1d-8d64-89b93f64c2db.jpg?v=1788274436","url":"https:\/\/earthlytreasuresgallery.com\/products\/labradorite-freeform-polished-with-cut-base-1","provider":"Earthly Treasures Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}