Finnish Spectrolite as the most beautiful of the labradorites in the world. What makes spectrolite so fascinating is its endless play of colors. It is also described to be like "Northern Lights captured in stone".
Diameter: 1", Silver chain: 18"
Rainbow Jewelry is part of Kiviseppa (Stone Smith), one of the first Spectrolite mines, founded 1976.
Spectrolite was found in 1941 during World War II when the Finns built a defense line on the eastern border. Spectrolite crystals were found in stones raised as antitank obstacles.In 1973 the first cutting and polishing workshop started to make spectrolite jewels in Ylämaa.
The fascination of spectrolite lies in its richness of color and changing tones, which are more remarkable the larger the stone is. The colors have all the shades of the spectrum and reflect the rich hues of Finnish scenery – from golden browns to darkest blues. What causes the play of colors is not yet quite known, but interference of light waves in thin layers of material where light is reflected seems to play a role.
Spectrolite is regarded by gemologists as the world’s most beautiful labradorite!
Manufacturer: Rainbow Jewelry
SKU: ks-80024
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