L is for Labradorite

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Labradorite

Guess what Canadians that's from our neck of the woods - and other places but it was named after Labrador which is one of our wonderful Canadian peninsulas

History

Labradorite as I stated was found in Labrador, it was discovered in 1770. It is also found in USA, Madagascar, Australia, Mexico, and the former USSR

This is an interesting legend - An Eskimo warrior found these rocks which the Northern Lights had been imprisioned along the cost of Labrador. The warrior freed most of the lights by hitting it with his spear. Some of the lights were still trapped in the stone and that is why we have the beautiful gemstone known as Labradorite - hmm interesting folk lore found from Mineral Miner's web site

Star Sign

Another mix, Aquarius, Scorpio, Sagittarius and Leo - sweet mine is in there!

Colours

Gray Blue stone, surface iridescent with all colours
High quality Labradorite has iridescent flashes of red, blue, green, gold and silver

Healing Attributes

Strengthens the immunse system
Improving vision, especially at night
Counters stress and psychological over dependence for medicines, food, alcohol, tobacco and even dependence on other people
Alleviating bone problems
Disorders of the spinal colum
Rheumatism and Arthritis
Calming
Clarifies own views and objectives
Helps children express their imaginations and develop a sense of humour
It is a good stone for a guard or guide dog - doesn't state why

The necklace I am posting here is called "Give me light"
I called it this due to the lore of the northern lights and because the focal piece is of a chandelier and I also used Swarovski Crystals which are always brilliant in the light