{"product_id":"polished-labradorite-freeform-feldspar-madagascar","title":"Polished Labradorite Freeform Feldspar Madagascar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003ePolished Labradorite Freeform\u003c\/b\u003e is a striking example of plagioclase feldspar sourced from the famous mineral deposits of Madagascar. The stone is celebrated for its remarkable labradorescence, a natural optical effect caused by the internal interference of light within microscopic, alternating layers of albite and anorthite feldspars. As light strikes the surface at specific angles, the internal structure reflects intense flashes of spectral color, ranging from deep peacock blues and electric teals to fiery golds and coppery orange tones set against a dark gray to charcoal matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lapidary work on this \u003cb\u003ePolished Labradorite Freeform\u003c\/b\u003e follows the natural, organic shape of the raw block, featuring smooth contours and a flat, cut base designed for stable upright display. Expert polishing produces a high-gloss, vitreous finish that accentuates the depth of the internal cleavage planes and maximizes the reflective flash across the stone's faces. Registering between 6 and 6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, this dense silicate mineral is durable and well-suited for executive desks, tabletop showcases, or professional mineral cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach \u003cb\u003ePolished Labradorite Freeform\u003c\/b\u003e features an individual arrangement of color flash, internal twinning planes, and natural matrix lineation. When viewed under ambient light, the stone displays a sleek, dark metallic sheen that dramatically transforms into a vivid display of interference colors as the light source shifts. Every specimen is wrapped in dense, multi-layer protective padding to shield the polished surfaces and precise edges during transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 2in x 1.25in x 2.5in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 216g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Desert Oasis Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55147086184727,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/2300\/9559\/files\/7DB43058-7832-4B80-B942-5161A9C4A172.jpg?v=1788926399","url":"https:\/\/desertoasisminerals.com\/products\/polished-labradorite-freeform-feldspar-madagascar","provider":"Desert Oasis Minerals LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}