Tumbled piece of Purple Labradorite. Each item is unique! Size, color, and patterns will vary.
Purple labradorite is a feldspar mineral variety known for its remarkable labradorescence—a play of colors caused by light interference within the mineral’s internal structure. While labradorite is most commonly associated with flashes of blue and green, some specimens display rarer purple and violet tones.
Details:
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Mineral Group: Feldspar
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Composition: (Ca,Na)(Al,Si)₄O₈
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Appearance: Translucent to opaque with iridescent flashes, including purple, violet, and other colors depending on the angle of light
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Formation: Found in igneous rocks such as basalt, gabbro, and anorthosite
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Physical Properties: Mohs hardness 6–6.5; vitreous luster
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Educational Value: Demonstrates optical interference, feldspar mineralogy, and the study of light behavior in crystalline structures
Purple labradorite highlights a rare and striking example of labradorescence, making it both scientifically fascinating and visually captivating.
