Spectrolite rough specimens from Ylamaa

Ylamaa is a small village about 30 km SSW from Lappeenranta.
During the second world war the Finnish was building fortifications along the border to the Soviet union. When they blasted the rock they discovered that it contained a very beautiful labradorite. It was later named to spectrolite.
That discovery started the quarrying of spectrolite in the area and is the base of a local rock industry. Spectrolite is quarried for ornamental purposes and for jewellery. A lot of it is processed locally and most workshops have their own quarry. A type of translucent feldspar which displays strong iridescence when viewed from different angles, Finnish spectrolite exhibits vivid colors of bright aqua, golden yellow, peacock blue, reddish orange, greens and red.
Spectrolite is regarded by gemmologists as the world's most beautiful labradorite.
Metaphysical: Brings forth each person's strengths, originality, aids sleep, relate to others. Spectrolite is thought to bring good luck. Spectrolite is said to represent the ”Temple of the stars”. It brings the light of the other planetary beings to the soul of the user. It is said to provide quick relief from anxiety, hopelessness and depression, replacing them with enthusiasm, self-confidence and inspiration. Some people call is ”The good luck stone”. A shaman stone that reveals hidden paths. A very useful stone if you are seeking spirit helpers. Encourages self reliance, independence and magical revelations.