Labradorite

Labradorite is a feldspar that shows its famous “flash” when light hits microscopic layers inside the stone. This optical effect is called labradorescence, a type of schiller created when light reflects and scatters from thin internal layers.

Most of today’s material comes from Madagascar, known for vivid multi-colour flashes. Canada produces the classic blue-green variety from its original locality, while Finland’s spectrolite is the most saturated, often showing reds and oranges.

Each piece flashes differently depending on the angle, making labradorite one of the most visually dynamic feldspars to photograph and collect.