



Labradorite from Madagascar showing a streaked pattern and vibrant warm toned flash in yellow and gold.

Labradorite is known for vibrant color flash, which is the result of the light hitting the stone passing a certain distance in and being split into its constituent colors before some are absorbed and others are reflected. The effect occurs only with reflected light (hitting the face and bouncing back). When backlit, the stone is translucent and the color is washed out.

Labradorite always has a specific angle where the flash occurs. It flashes best in direct and diffused daylight, and will also flash under direct forms of artificial light such as tungsten or LED, or very bright compact fluorescent. The colors of the flash can shift based on the color temperature (wiki) of the light hitting it.

To find the best flash, hold the coin so light is hitting the face (outside this sometimes means with your back to the sun so it's coming over your shoulder) and rotate it until you see color. Once you discover the ideal angle, remember the orientation and you'll be able to find it again easily later.

Catalog #: LMG012
Material Origin: Madagascar
Coin Size: Approx. 32x3mm (1.25x0.11") without case
Opacity: Partially or fully translucent
Durability: Handle with care outside of case
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