Labradorite slab – Madagascar – 45cm wide
PUMI2691-3
Sourced from the Maniry region in south-western Madagascar, this labradorite slab comes from a deposit renowned for its exceptionally iridescent feldspar minerals.
Although labradorite was first identified in the Labrador region of Canada in the 18th century, the most spectacular specimens are now found in Madagascar due to its unique geological conditions.
This 56 cm slab is remarkable for its very fine thickness (1 cm), which makes it possible to follow a single iridescent crystal over the entire length – a cutting technique only mastered since this year.
Polished across its entire surface, it displays a colour spectrum typical of labradorescence, with dominant blue flashes complemented by golden tones, and occasionally a violet sheen.
Displayed on a discreet black base, this geological curiosity perfectly reflects the aesthetic of cabinet of curiosities, where light enhances the natural optical properties of the stone.
Although labradorite was first identified in the Labrador region of Canada in the 18th century, the most spectacular specimens are now found in Madagascar due to its unique geological conditions.
This 56 cm slab is remarkable for its very fine thickness (1 cm), which makes it possible to follow a single iridescent crystal over the entire length – a cutting technique only mastered since this year.
Polished across its entire surface, it displays a colour spectrum typical of labradorescence, with dominant blue flashes complemented by golden tones, and occasionally a violet sheen.
Displayed on a discreet black base, this geological curiosity perfectly reflects the aesthetic of cabinet of curiosities, where light enhances the natural optical properties of the stone.
