All About Stone Labrador

Everyone knows gems such as emerald, diamond or ruby. But among the stones there are many other, no less interesting specimens. One of them is a mystical and beautiful stone labrador.

In the XVII century, the stone was discovered on the Labrador Peninsula, and it is considered the place of its origin. At first, the gem received the name "black moonstone", as it resembled a large image of the star. After that, the fame of a gem of amazing beauty spread throughout Europe, especially since it fit perfectly into the surroundings of the rococo style that was fashionable at that time. The gem was actively used for decoration of interior items, and also became the highlight of jewelry. In the 19th century, the writer W. Collins wrote the book "Moonstone" with a description of the Labrador.

In Kievan Rus Labrador was used no less widely. Jewelry made of gem became part of the altar of the Church of the Tithes, in addition, the tomb of Prince Mstislav Vladimirovich was made of it. They traded minerals and sent them to eastern countries. In Russia, in 1781, during the construction of the road to Peterhof, a labrador field was discovered.

The Indians considered the Labrador a stone of love and prosperity. In order for the stone to “work”, a pair of talismans were given to lovers, where one stone was male and had a blue or green tint, and the other was female, golden brown. The priests of Mesopotamia and Ancient Babylon valued him for his ability to change color under the sun and carried it in a leather purse near his heart. They believed that each stone should be "namolen" only one person, and only then he became his amulet.

Among other names of the Labrador are found such as jandarakand, selenite, aglaurite, pearl spar. Scientists attributed this mineral to plagioclases; its physicochemical properties have recently been investigated. Typically, stone jewelry has a silver frame: the mineral is in better harmony with this metal both in appearance and price. The Labrador attracts not so much lovers of catchy sparkling jewels as subtle, addicted natures with a penchant for mysticism.

Naturally unprocessed stone has the shape of crystals resembling rhinestone. The iris of the stone is a mother-of-pearl overflow, and the pattern changes in the light inside it, so ancient people associated this riot of color with flashes of fire and moonlight.

Surprisingly, the mysterious labrador with overflows of all colors is actually a subspecies of a simple feldspar. More than half it consists of sodium, calcium, silicate interspersed with aluminum.

Each stone has its own unique pattern, but scientists distinguish the main types of labrador:

• tavusit - motley, like peacock feathers, is poured by greenish-blue mother of pearl;
• sun stone of golden, light yellow, transparent white with sparks and other similar shades;
• Bulls-eye - red, occasionally with violet or brown shades;
• black labrador conveys not just black, it resembles a night sky with sparks of stars;
• spectrolyte It was found in Finland during the Second World War; it is a rainbow stone that has gathered all the colors;
• lynx eye involves various shades of green;
• aventurine gem shines due to the presence of magnetite and copper;
• belomorit Features a deep blue color with pearlescent highlights

Many women like to wear silver labrador earrings. They are relatively inexpensive - from 2.5 to 7 thousand rubles. Roughly in the same range are prices for rings with a stone; products with gray, black or transparent specimens with reflux are usually found on sale.

Exclusive jewelry, of course, will cost more. Fans of collecting minerals in their pure form, without rim, can find a Labrador in the vastness of the World Wide Web.

Labrador is actively mined in Madagascar (black variety), in Finland (a special rainbow variety is found there - spectrion), in Germany, in mystical Tibet. Note that Australia produces and sells particularly pure varieties of stone, which are great for jewelry processing. Also, although not on an industrial scale, but still good specimens are found on the island of Ceylon. Adularia stone varieties are often found in Asia, namely in India and Burma; a subspecies of sanidin is found in Mongolia.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the most famous deposit in our country, discovered in 1781. It is located near the Northern capital. The field was actively explored, and with the advent of Soviet power, the stone found application in the manufacture of monuments, because it is inherent not only in beauty, but also in hardness. So, they decorated the Mausoleum, the pedestal of the sculpture "Worker and Collective Farm Girl", the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the metro station. A lot of this stone is also found in Ukraine, it is believed that its large reserves are concentrated in this country.

As already mentioned, the properties of a Labrador are not limited to its decorativeness and practicality. It is reckoned among stones capable of receiving human energy and returning it in an altered, reinforced form.

Also among its properties, one can note the ability to sharpen intuition, as well as give prophetic dreams if you put a stone under the pillow. The Labrador helps a confused person to regain confidence in himself, find answers to questions, and also understand his true intentions and gain strength for their implementation.

Of the healing properties of this unique gem, which are of great importance to humans, lithotherapists note the following:

• general strengthening of immunity;
• lowering blood pressure;
• improvement of joints and musculoskeletal system (the mineral cures rheumatism, hernias, arthritis, arthrosis, etc.):
• vision improvement;
• getting rid of nervous disorders, anxiety;
• improvement of sexual function in men and women.

Of course, many may not believe in the ability of a stone to fight all of these ailments, to restore strength. But lithotherapists do not question this fact, they argue that this stone was born from the fire of red-hot lava, enriched by neighboring rocks, their properties, and therefore multifaceted and deep.

As for astrology, the gem is a recognized amulet for representatives of the elements of Fire and Water, but other signs can also wear it. Find out what it means for a person of one or another sign to wear a Labrador.

1. Arieswearing a stone should be careful with thoughts, they should be good. Indeed, the already turbulent energy of this sign will be strengthened by the mineral, and this can lead to unpredictable consequences.
2. Taurus Labrador helps stabilize the personal sphere and make it no less saturated than the professional one.
3. Twins it helps to take a sober look at yourself and remove the fleur of narcissism, which is often fanned by this sign. It helps balance the sense of superiority and add wisdom.
4. Mineral makes life Crayfish more harmonious, because people under the auspices of this constellation are often vulnerable and hot-tempered at the same time, and it is very important for them to find a balance.
5. Lions thanks to the Labrador, they can pacify their pride and comprehend their true destiny, which is incredibly important for representatives of this fire sign.
6. Virgin they are often meticulous and scrupulous, they are very upset by failures, do not want to make decisions, which is especially characteristic of representatives of this male sign. Labrador will help to harmonize their life, make it more stable, add self-confidence.
7. Famous pleasure lovers Libra and so they feel quite happy people. A labrador can help them change their focus, put to the forefront not family life values, but pursuit of the joys of life.
8. Scorpions least recommended this stone. They are often maximalistic. It throws them into vengeance, then into nobility. The stone can strengthen any of their qualities, and if it is the dark side, then it will not lead to anything good.
9. Sagittarius, as a representative of the fire element, he will be happy to wear this stone. The Labrador will enhance the cheerfulness and optimism of these positive people, tell them a bright path of development.
10. Capricorn sometimes you need to feel yourself under the protection, despite their apparent coldness and prudence. This wonderful stone will be able to moderate their manifestations of selfishness and bring a sense of peace of mind.
11. Aquarius Labrador helps discover the talents with which they are endowed.Also, the stone gives confidence to these sometimes timid people, which helps them to realize their plans and dreams.
12. Fishes have a penchant for healing. This stone is able to unleash the potential of those who believe in their own strength and want to help people.

The Labrador looks beautiful, it is universal in use, but it does not apply to rare or precious stones. Experts say that faking a Labrador is very difficult, so fakes are rare, and they usually give themselves away easily. To understand whether you have a genuine or artificial one, twist it in your hands. In the depths of the Labrador, there should be a noticeable light glow, which replaces the place, as if moving from one site to another.

If you have a natural stone in front of you and you want to make a real personal amulet out of it, and not just get another decoration, then tune in to “communication” with the stone. Start wearing it gradually, let the stone get used to you and you to it, thereby it will begin to be fed by the energy of its owner and return it in a transformed form.

We also note that in nature there are similar minerals - oligoclases, orthoclases and plagioclases, having the effect of moonlight. An unskilled person may confuse them with a Labrador.

The rules for caring for this beautiful gem are simple and have, rather, general character.

1. Protect it from mechanical damage, scratches.
2. Noticing the fading of the shine of the stone, you can attribute it to a good craftsman who will carefully process it so that the former radiance returns.
3. Protect the stone from active chemicals that are often used when cleaning.
4. It is believed that unlike other stones that can be stored in boxes, the Labrador is very fond of light. Leave it sometimes under the open rays of the sun or wear it in sunny weather so that it is filled with the energy of the sun.

These stones can glow in different colors as bewitching crystals. No wonder the literal translation of the name of this stone sounds like "the radiance of the moon."

Spectrolite is a stone that can create glare from the entire spectrum of colors. This type of stone was discovered in Finland, namely in the village of Juliaa. This “gem village” has become one of the country's brands and attracts tourists from all over the world. A lot of people traveling around the country come here to purchase an original mascot from a Labrador for memory and to enlist the power of this stone.

A variety of home decoration and decor items are made from this gem. In tsarist times, palaces were decorated with mosaics made of stone, caskets, snuff-boxes and other useful and beautiful objects were made from it. Despite the fact that other materials for the manufacture of interior elements have become more popular today, connoisseurs of natural materials may well acquire various products from this ornamental stone, for example, figurines. This photo shows an owl - a symbol of wisdom, which is also associated with a stone Labrador.

The combination of dark silver and dark labrador can literally mesmerize. These jewelry resemble those found in films about magicians and elves. Looking at such a ring, it is difficult not to believe in the mystical properties of stone, which are told by ancient legends.

Irisization is an interesting effect of minerals, which occurs due to the presence of a large number of gas-filled cavities in the thickness of the crystal. Usually gray or light impurities can be seen in the stones, but if the size of the voids borders on the wavelength of the light, this “foam” begins to shimmer with all the colors of the rainbow.

The study of the properties of the Labrador has been going on for several centuries, but the debates of scientists and mystics about its properties have not subsided to this day.Myths said that this is a crystal that broke away from the moon, it is a messenger of heaven, a harbinger of happy events. Oracles often used it for their practices, woven it into amulets.

If before you did not know about such a stone as a Labrador, now you will have a reason to purchase it and experience the magic of the gem on yourself. In order for the stone to start working, you can carry it with you in the form of an ornament or an amulet, or you can just sometimes hold it in your hands, thus “communicating” with it. If your intentions are good, then it will increase strength and bring even more luck to your life.

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