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Photography

Mousetoescamper

(6,819 posts) Wed Mar 22, 2023, 12:11 AM Mar 2023

Labradorescence [View all]

Labradorite looks dull and gray until it is set at an angle causing a peculiar reflection at a submicroscopial level. I placed the mineral in the palm of my gloved hand and turned it until the iridescence known as labradorescence appeared. The photo was taken using an iPhone 12, my son's old phone (he has a new 14). He gave me the 12 to replace my iPhone 6s, just in time for next month's macro-photography contest. The 12 does a better job with macro than do my 6 or my Canon EOS Rebel T3.

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Labradorescence [View all] Mousetoescamper Mar 2023 OP

That is gorgeous, my dear Mousetoescamper! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2023 #1

Thanks, Peggy. When highly polished and rounded or beveled, labradorite looks holographic. Mousetoescamper Mar 2023 #3

Fascinating NJCher Mar 2023 #2

As noted above, when highly polished and rounded or beveled, labradorite looks holographic. Mousetoescamper Mar 2023 #4

WOW! ShazzieB Mar 2023 #5

Thanks, ShazzieB. Mousetoescamper Mar 2023 #9

That is a fantastic photo! brer cat Mar 2023 #6

Thanks, brer cat. Mousetoescamper Mar 2023 #10

Damn. Waste of time. I clicked, expecting 3Hotdogs Mar 2023 #7

Isn't it cute? He's taking a bath... Mousetoescamper Mar 2023 #11

Great photo and interesting mineral. Callalily Mar 2023 #8

I knew you'd say that Mousetoescamper Mar 2023 #12