Can labradorite get wet?
Yes. Labradorite tolerates quick contact with fresh water, then a rinse-and-dry. It's Mohs 6-6.5 but has perfect cleavage, so impacts, not water, are what crack it. Clean it with warm soapy water only and avoid ultrasonic or steam, per our labradorite guide. After any splash, rinse, pat dry, and let strands air-dry before storage.
Can I wear labradorite every day?
How should I clean labradorite beads?
Follow the simple, safe routine from our stone guide: use warm soapy water only, no ultrasonic or steam. Keep it quick: wipe, rinse, pat dry, and air-dry fully before bagging or re-stringing.
- Mix a drop of mild dish soap in warm water.
- Wipe beads with a soft cloth or brush lightly.
- Rinse briefly under running water.
- Pat dry, then air-dry on a towel before storing.
What stringing materials work best?
Use gentle, flexible stringing: flexible beading wire or nylon/silk with knots between beads. Knots and small spacers reduce bead-to-bead rubbing, helpful because big nuggets can chip at edges. Keep tension moderate and avoid crimping directly against sharp bead holes; add wire guards and covers so clasps don't grind into the stone.
How many beads are on a strand, and what lengths work?
Standard cutter strands run 13-16 inches. Common finished lengths are bracelet 7.5 inches, choker 16 inches, princess 18 inches, and matinee 22 inches; allow 1.5 inches for clasp and findings. A 15-16 inch strand of 6 mm rondelles has about 65-70 beads; 8 mm about 48-52; 4 mm about 95-100. That guides how many strands you'll need for a project.