Half-Polished Labradorite Freeform - Madagascar On a microscopic scale

On a microscopic scale

Chemical Formula: SiO₂ (Amorphous Volcanic Glass)

The points of this specimen look as if they are dancing with each other

Rutile found in quartz can form is a wide range of colors including gold

It forms is orthorhombic crystals

Half-Polished Labradorite Freeform - Madagascar On a microscopic scaleHere is a great example of labradorite both polished and in its raw form. One side of this specimen has been polished to better showcase its beautiful array of colors. The base has been cut flat so it displays nicely without a stand. Labradorite is a calcium rich variety of feldspar. First discovered in Labrador, Canada, it contains brilliant flashes of color known as "labradorescence." Occasionally these colors showcase parallel lines running down