Andesine Labradorite

 Andesine Labradorite

Andesine is a red feldspar gemstone, sometimes with greenish hints and a slight labradorescent effect. Andesine is a relatively new gem on the market. It first appeared in 2003, though its exact origins were never fully disclosed. There are those who believe that a limited deposit of natural red Andesine from an alluvial source in Congo is the origin of this material. Although this is possible, it has yet to be proven. Aside from a possible natural stock from the Congo, the material on the market today is produced in China by artificially enhancing Labradorite through diffusion treatment with copper. – It is, in every sense, a Stone of Magic, a crystal of shamans, diviners, healers, and all who travel and embrace the universe seeking knowledge and guidance. For self-discovery, it is excellent for awakening one’s own awareness of inner spirit, intuition and psychic abilities.