Labradorite Freeform Polished with Cut Base 6"

What You're Receiving

The largest in our labradorite freeform series — a substantial hand-polished labradorite freeform specimen with a flat cut base for immediate, stable display. At 6.75" tall and over 5" wide, this piece presents an expansive polished face that captures and disperses labradorescence across a broad surface area, producing a more immersive and dynamic light display than smaller specimens. Each piece is unique in silhouette, color intensity, and spectral pattern.

• Height: 6.75" | Width: 5.25" | Depth: 2.5"
• Weight: 1,100 g (approx. 2.4 lbs)
• Base: Flat cut — self-standing, no stand required
• Finish: Hand-polished face, natural edges
• Scale: Statement-scale specimen — suited for mantels, bookshelves, executive desks, and altar centerpieces

Geological Profile

• Mineral: Labradorite — a calcium-rich plagioclase feldspar [(Ca,Na)(Al,Si)₄O₈] in the anorthite-albite solid solution series, typically Ab₅₀An₅₀ to Ab₃₀An₇₀ in composition.
• Crystal System: Triclinic; forms in tabular crystals and massive aggregates within mafic igneous rocks (basalt, gabbro, anorthosite) and high-grade metamorphic terranes.
• Labradorescence: The stone’s signature iridescence results from thin-film optical interference within the Bøggild intergrowth — alternating nanoscale lamellae of calcium-rich and sodium-rich feldspar (100–300 nm thick) that reflect and refract light at specific wavelengths. At this scale, the polished face intercepts a greater volume of the intergrowth structure, producing broader, more saturated color fields than smaller pieces — often revealing secondary colors (violet, copper) not visible in smaller specimens.
• Mohs Hardness: 6–6.5 — durable for permanent display; avoid contact with quartz and harder minerals.
• Primary Sources: Labrador Peninsula (Canada), Madagascar, Finland (spectrolite), Ukraine, and Norway. Anorthosite bodies — the primary host rock — represent some of the oldest exposed crustal material on Earth, with some Canadian deposits exceeding 3 billion years in age.

Historical & Cultural Significance

Labradorite was first documented by Western science in 1770 when Moravian missionaries in Labrador, Canada, were shown the stone by the Inuit, who had long revered it. In Inuit cosmology, the Aurora Borealis was once imprisoned within the coastal rocks of Labrador; a warrior struck the cliffs with his spear to release the light into the sky, but some remained trapped within the stone — visible today as labradorescence. At this specimen scale, the stone’s aurora-like color fields make the legend viscerally legible. Finnish spectrolite — the full-spectrum variety discovered during WWII fortification construction in Ylämaa — is considered the pinnacle of labradorite quality and commands significant collector value. In Norse and Celtic shamanic traditions, labradorite was associated with the veil between worlds, used by seers as a stone of vision, transformation, and navigation through liminal states.

Metaphysical & Energetic Properties

• Chakra: Third-eye and crown chakras — associated with heightened intuition, expanded perception, and access to deeper states of awareness.
• Transformation: Known as the premier stone of change — used to illuminate hidden truths, dissolve illusion, and support courageous navigation of transition.
• Protection: Traditionally used to create an energetic shield against psychic drain, environmental stress, and the projections of others — particularly valued during periods of significant personal change.
• Presence: At statement scale, this specimen functions as an environmental anchor — a grounding focal point that shifts the energetic quality of the space it inhabits.

Care Instructions

• Dust with a soft, dry microfiber cloth — the polished face scratches at Mohs 6–6.5 if wiped with abrasive materials.
• Do not store in contact with quartz, amethyst, or other minerals above Mohs 6.5 without a protective layer between them.
• Clean with a barely damp cloth if needed; avoid chemical cleaners and ultrasonic devices.
• Avoid sudden temperature changes — thermal shock can stress labradorite’s triclinic cleavage planes.
• Handle with two hands when moving — at 2.4 lbs, the piece is substantial and the natural edges can chip if dropped.