Labradorite 8x10mm Faceted Oval - 15-16 Inch Gem Silica Small Calcite is the one of

Calcite is the one of the most common minerals

First discovered in 2006

Its needle to like inclusions of hematite are iridescent red

mostly known for its green varieties

Labradorite 8x10mm Faceted Oval - 15-16 Inch Gem Silica Small Calcite is the one ofLabradorite is remarkable for the way its aggregate layers refract light, creating iridescent flashes of blue, gold, pale green or copper red. This effect is known as labradorescence, taking its name from the stone. Labradorite is usually gray to green, dark gray, light gray or black. It was discovered in Labrador, Canada in 1770 and named for the area, though it is referenced as a highly revered stone in much older Inuit tribal legends.