The deposits within the rock become Turquoise after a chemical reaction occurs over long periods of time
currently believed to be due to the presence of a copper-based mineral such as Malachite or Azurite
peach or light red and may also include colorless Quartz
and it might be easy to understand why
Preservation is enabled by a lack of oxygen
Dark Red Labradorite 4x6mm Faceted Rondelle AA Grade - 15-16 Inch 29x46-60x80mm The deposits within the rockLabradorite 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.