Labradorite 10x16mm Faceted Marquise Bead - 15-16 Inch Stringing Material The fibrous asbestos inclusions in

The fibrous asbestos inclusions in the stone give it the flash that inspired its name

Formed deep underground during the cooling of magma

The name "topaz

Ruby has long been considered one of the most beautiful and valuable gemstones on the planet

fluorophlogopite

Labradorite 10x16mm Faceted Marquise Bead - 15-16 Inch Stringing Material The fibrous asbestos inclusions inLabradorite 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.