Labradorite
| Colour | Gray, Blue, Green |
|---|---|
| Mohs hardness | 6–6.5 |
| Lustre | Vitreous to pearly on cleavages |
| Streak | White |
| Crystal system | Triclinic |
| Transparency | Translucent to transparent |
| Cleavage | Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110} |
| Fracture | Uneven to conchoidal |
| Chemical formula | (Ca,Na)(Al,Si) 4 O 8 (Na:Ca = 30:70 to 50:50) |
| Specific gravity | 2.68 to 2.72 |
What is Labradorite?
Labradorite ((Ca, Na)(Al, Si)4O8) is a calcium-enriched feldspar mineral first identified in Labrador, Canada, which can display an iridescent effect (schiller).
How to identify Labradorite
- Lustre: Vitreous to pearly on cleavages.
- Hardness: Mohs 6–6.5 — about as hard as a steel knife.
- Streak: White.
- Habit: Triclinic crystal system.
Labradorite value
Based on 100 recent eBay sold listings, a raw / cluster Labradorite typically sells for $7–$27 (about $0.02–$0.07 per gram for raw material). After eBay fees a seller nets roughly $17 on a median piece.
| Recently sold | Weight | Sold | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1420g Natural Labradorite Crystal Mineral Specimen Energy Healing Reiki | 1420 g | $13 | 2026-06-22 |
| 2.11LB Natural Gorgeous Labradorite QuartzCrystal Stone Specimen Healing | 957 g | $27 | 2026-06-21 |
| 2.2LB Top Labradorite Crystal Stone Natural Rough Mineral Specimen Healing | 998 g | $23 | 2026-06-21 |
| 2.33LB Natural Labradorite Quartz Crystal Mineral Spectrolite Healing | 1057 g | $27 | 2026-06-21 |
| 2.4LB Natural Labradorite Quartz Crystal Mineral Spectrolite Healing | 1089 g | $20 | 2026-06-21 |
| Natural Blue Labradorite Checker 925 Sterling Silver Ring s.9.5 Jewelry R-1005 | — | $24 | 2026-06-21 |
Typical recently-sold prices, 2026-06. Condition, size and quality vary widely, so this is an estimate, not an appraisal. See current sold listings on eBay ↗. Full value guide · how we work this out.
Labradorite in different forms
Stones often confused with Labradorite
Frequently asked questions
How hard is Labradorite?
Labradorite is Mohs 6–6.5 on the hardness scale.
What colour is Labradorite?
Labradorite is typically gray, blue, green (Gray, gray-white, or colorless with blue, pale green, or brown iridescence Spectrolite: may display pink, orange, or pur).