According to a report issued by the National Gem and Jewellery Authority, the stone discovered from a kovil land in the Galaha area of Kandy is identified as a type of Labradorite, which has no commercial market value.
Media reports state that since it has been classified as a Labradorite stone, the report further notes that it does not possess high commercial or market worth.
It is also referred to as Labradorescence and is generally characterized by a bluish hue.
The report states that this stone is a small deposit of Labradorite embedded within another rock.
Labradorite is a variety of feldspar, and its mineral properties can be identified.
The report adds that the mineral is well known for its distinctive optical phenomenon resembling a rainbow effect, which gives it popularity. (Newswire)