Tag: labradorite
What Gives Minerals Color?
What gives minerals color? It's an important question because mineral color is a primary way to identify minerals and assess their value. Mineral color...
The Essence of Iridescent Minerals
Iridescent minerals fit the familiar expression “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” It is one of the mineral kingdom’s most fascinating displays...
What to Cut: Labradorite
By Russ Kaniuth
Labradorite was first discovered on Paul’s Island (Paul Island, Isle of Paul) in Labrador, Canada, which is its namesake. Although discovered in...
