Labradorite 3x6-6x9mm Faceted Irregular Drop - 8 Inch Origin_Brazil/Russia and therefore is not an

and therefore is not an Agate in the strictest terms

it makes it easier to polish and brings out the vibrant colors

Iolite most commonly occurs in shades of blue-gray

Essentially a volcanic glass

which flatten the bead and pinch it tightly against the wire

Labradorite 3x6-6x9mm Faceted Irregular Drop - 8 Inch Origin_Brazil/Russia and therefore is not anLabradorite 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.