Andesine

Andesine – (Labradorite)
Hardness: 6.0 (Diamonds 10.0)
Legends & Lore: This new kind of sunset colored andesine-labradorite began to appear on the market in the last few years. The specific origin remains something of a mystery and the people that know have been disinclined to share their information so far. Claims have been made that the material is from China, Mongolia, Tibet, or the Congo but nothing has been proven.