Color range: semi-transparent to opaque white to dark gray

Value:  Common

Labradorite can be found in the northern steppes, among the peaks of Kragsfell, near the elven city of Ta'Illistim, and in a variety of other places throughout Elanthia.

Humans, particularly human peasants, believe that labradorite jewelry has many protective qualities, including saving its wearers from risk of death by falling and from lightning strikes. However, experimentation by various guilds suggests that its only true magical property lies with a slight ability to enhance spiritual spells of blessing.

The Sisters of the Hidden Eye, famed seers in Phannus, are known to use labradorite talismans when testing children for divinatory gifts. The children are ordered to look at the labradorite, concentrate on the colors, and picture themselves being filled with the same colors.

Bardic rumor holds that, no matter what disguise he has chosen, Tilamaire can be recognized because his eyes will shine in candlelight with colors just like those of labradorite. Clerics of Tilamaire and bards who hope to earn the spirit's favor often carry pieces of labradorite.

Labradorite is nicknamed "peacock stone" both for its remarkable ability to display flashing colors and because of the mines near Ta'Illistim. For a period of time, it was quite popular for citizens of Ta'Illistim to wear labradorite jewelry in situations where valuable jewelry would be too much at risk -- trials of combat, for example, or treks through the woods. However, this fashion has fallen into disfavor over the last hundred years.

Labradorite is a form of feldspar.   It is best known for the brilliant play of colors that flashes out over large areas of the grey-colored material.   The most beautiful color flashes may be the iridescent blues and greens that rival the bright peacock and tropical butterfly colors.   Flashes of yellow, gold, red, and purple are also common in labradorite.  

The name labradorite comes from the Labrador region of Canada, where it was found around 1770.   After a new source was found in Finland in the forties, labradorite was introduced in the gem market under the name spectrolite.  

Labradorite is thought by some to symbolize the moon and the sun and has, in fact, been found to be a constituent of moon rock.  Feldspar, and therefore labradorite, assists one to progress from old ways, encouraging unconventional and exciting new methods to attain one's goals.  Labradorite can also assist one to handle changes, promoting strength and perseverance.   It has been known as the matriarch of the subconscious mind, facilitating the transformation of intuition into intellectual thought.

Labradorite promotes psychic abilities, occult powers, strength of will and a feeling of inner worth.  Labradorite strengthens and protects our aura and teaches us to use Mystical power wisely and well.  This stone also aids us in communicating with our highest self.  It is said to be helpful in the treatment of disorders of the brain, to stimulate mental acuity and to reduce anxiety and stress.  It can assist in digestion, regulation and metabolism and has been used to clarify the eyes.