I have a rhodochrosite that reminds me of a slice of bacon. Have you ever licked a crystal? No, really, this is a legit question. People do this. Which crystal looks the most tasty even though we absolutely should not eat it? EDITED: Yeah...I probably shoulda said, "Just because people do, doesn't mean they SHOULD". Don't lick random stuff that you don't know what it's made of (or where it's been). Just don't. And don't eat a plant, just because you can. Just because it grows in nature, doesn't mean it's ok to ingest.

If crystals could talk, which one in your collection would absolutely snitch?

If you could spend one full day exploring anywhere, would you pick: - a forest - a crystal shop - an old bookstore - a flea market - a cave - or a beach full of tide pools?

What's one thing that you will absolutely stop the car for when driving? Yard sales? cute cafe? bird crossings? pictures of the scenic overlook?

Labradorite feels like that quiet moment where something deeper begins to rise. It is visible when you look at Labradorite as the light hits it at different angles - you start to see the beautiful colors and shine in the lower layers of the stone. The energy is a subtle shift where your awareness expands a little and you realize there’s more going on than what’s on the surface. It has this way of pulling your attention inward while still keeping you grounded enough to function in the world. There’s a sense of curiosity with it too, like exploring parts of yourself that you may not have fully seen yet. It tends to support intuition in steady and usable way. Like it's strengthening a signal that was already there rather than forcing anything open. Physical Overview Labradorite is a feldspar mineral, specifically a plagioclase feldspar, and it’s known for that signature flash called labradorescence. That shimmer comes from light reflecting between internal layers within the stone. - Composition: Calcium sodium aluminum silicate - Hardness: 6 – 6.5 - Color: Typically gray to dark gray with flashes of blue, green, gold, and sometimes purple - Luster: Vitreous with iridescent play of color - Localities: Canada (Labrador), Madagascar, Finland, Russia Physically, it’s often associated with the nervous system and brain activity, especially where perception, processing, and sensory input come into play. Energetic & Metaphysical Qualities Labradorite is often called a stone of intuition and inner sight, but it’s not in a way that pulls you out of your body. It actually helps create a bridge between what you’re sensing internally and how you move through your day. There’s a stabilizing quality to it. If your awareness tends to drift, this helps bring it back into a usable range so you can trust what you’re picking up without getting overwhelmed by it. It can also act like a filter - softening the noise so your own signal is easier to hear. That’s especially helpful for people who are sensitive to environments or other people’s energy.