Labradorite 5x7mm Faceted Irregular Rondelle AA Grade - 15-16 Inch Black Line It is composed of silicon

It is composed of silicon dioxide

but rather a speckled teal Jasper found in Africa and often treated to simulate the beautiful blue-green associated with true Turquoise

also known as the Stone Age

The stone's composition remains somewhat ambiguous

By soaking the stone in a non-toxic chemical solution

Labradorite 5x7mm Faceted Irregular Rondelle AA Grade - 15-16 Inch Black Line It is composed of siliconLabradorite 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.