It is believed to be a powerful crystal of Violet Ray energy
from which its name was derived
It is also known as Dragon's Blood Stone or Dragon Stone if it has red coloration
Howlite can be easily dyed and is often treated to be blue for use as a substitute for turquoise
Stromeyer in 1819 and was named after the Greek words eu dialytos meaning
Labradorite 3x6mm Square Rondelle A Grade - 15-16 Inch Chalcedony It is believed to beLabradorite 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.