Labradorite
Labradorite is a feldspar mineral famed for labradorescence — the electric flash of blue, green, gold and violet that ignites across its surface as light moves. Named for Canada's Labrador Peninsula where it was first described, it forms in Madagascar, Finland, Russia and beyond. Inuit legend holds that the Northern Lights were once trapped inside the stone — and looking at a fine piece, the story feels true.
What Is Labradorite?
Colors & Quality
The most prized labradorite shows vivid blue flash across a dark body; rainbow and golden flash are also collectible. Strong, even flash from multiple angles commands the premium. Our carvings and spheres are cut to maximize the play of light.
What Is Labradorite Good For?
Labradorite is the crystal world's stone of magic and intuition — traditionally associated with awakening inner perception, sharpening instinct and seeing through illusion to truth. Practitioners use it during periods of transformation, describing it as a companion for change that keeps the aura steady while everything shifts. It's also valued as a protective stone for sensitive people: traditionally said to shield the aura and deflect unwanted energy, making it a favourite for empaths and healers. Many keep it close for calm evenings, as part of a soothing wind-down ritual.
How to Use Labradorite
- Wear it daily — Bracelets catch the light beautifully; labradorite's flash makes even simple designs dramatic.
- For intuition — Hold a piece during meditation or journaling to support reflective, inward work.
- In times of change — Keep it close through transitions as a traditional anchor of calm and clarity.
- Display carvings — Spheres, moons and animal carvings show off the flash to full effect on a shelf or desk.
Care & Cleansing
- Labradorite (6–6.5 Mohs) has perfect cleavage — avoid hard knocks and remove before sports.
- Keep out of prolonged strong sunlight; clean with a soft, dry cloth.
- Cleansing: rest it overnight on a Clear Quartz cluster — the simplest daily reset. For a deeper cleanse, try our Herkimer Diamond water method: soak a Herkimer Diamond in water for a few hours, then rest your crystal in the water for 10–30 minutes. Moonlight around the full moon is a good tool-free alternative. Read our full cleansing guide.
- Avoid salt water — some shops recommend it as a cleansing method, but salt can permanently dull or damage the surface.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is labradorite good for?
Traditionally: intuition, transformation and aura protection — the stone for navigating change with inner clarity.
What causes labradorite's flash?
Labradorescence: light diffracting through the stone's layered internal structure — a purely optical phenomenon.
Is labradorite good for empaths?
In crystal tradition, yes — it's prized as a protective companion for sensitive people, said to shield the aura in draining environments.