Hippopotamus Labradorite Gemstone Animal Carving

This Labradorite stone hippopotamus figurine carving is 3 inches long by 1.4 inches wide and 2 inches tall.

Labradorite has an background color of dark gray, but it displays a beautiful iridescence, giving off rainbow-colored reflections known as labradorescence when light hits it in certain directions - this is quite stunning and it is one of those stones that initially can appear a bit uninteresting until it is turned this way or that.

Labradorite is a feldspar and Labradorite shows the iridescent display of colors due to minute inclusions of another mineral.

It is named after Labrador, Canada, although this piece, and a lot of gem grade material, comes from Madagascar.

Metaphysical Properties of Labradorite: Labradorite is thought by some to symbolize the moon and the sun, and in fact has been found to be an ingredient of moon rock. It is said to assist the wearer to handle changes, promoting strength and perseverance.

The Hippopotamus is associated with birth, motherhood and the protection of the young. Tauret was a goddess of childbirth, nurturing and protection. She was depicted as a pregnant hippopotamus.

The hippo can teach you how to move through the emotional waters and keep in touch with your intuition, while remaining grounded, practical and stable.

The hippopotamus is sacred in Egyptian and African traditions. Its name means "Water Horse," and it spends most of its day in water.