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Spectrolite exhibits a richer range of colors than other labradorites as for instance in Canada or Madagascar (which show mostly tones of blue-grey-green) and high labradorescence. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Due to the unique colors mined in Finland , spectrolite has become a brand name for material mined only there.
Labradorite ((Ca, Na)(Al, Si) 4 O 8) is a calcium-enriched feldspar mineral first identified in Labrador, Canada, which can display an iridescent effect . Labradorite is an intermediate to calcic member of the plagioclase series. It has an anorthite percentage (%An) of between 50 and 70. The specific gravity ranges from 2.68 to 2.72.
Other traditional uses include as an expectorant, astringent, and to treat bronchitis. [83] The essential oil of the plant has been used for centuries as a general tonic for colds and coughs, and to relieve congestion of the mucous membranes. Glycyrrhiza glabra: Licorice root: Purported uses include stomach ulcers, bronchitis, and sore throat. [84]
Maggot therapy (also known as larval therapy) is a type of biotherapy involving the introduction of live, disinfected maggots (fly larvae) into non-healing skin and soft-tissue wounds of a human or other animal for the purpose of cleaning out the necrotic (dead) tissue within a wound (debridement), and disinfection. There is evidence that ...
The Healing Clay: The Centuries-old Health & Beauty Elixir Rediscovered. Brooklyn, NY: Swan House. ISBN 0-918282-10-1. OCLC 12094673. Engel, Cindy (2003). Wild Health: Lessons In Natural Wellness From The Animal Kingdom. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. ISBN 0-618-34068-8. Ferrell, RE (2008). "Medicinal clay and spiritual healing". Clays and Clay ...
The use of cannabis became larger when they found its healing properties for anxiety, pain, etc. Herbalists also used opioids for pain remedies. Not only did herbalists use herbs for minor illnesses and injuries, they also used herbs for drugs, major surgery, and psychoactive use.
When many spectral colours are seen simultaneously the term spectrolite has been coined.'" He even adds that spectrolite is the term used instead of labradorite when material showing a "rich" range of colours is mined, regardless of the country of origin (page 265-266) . On page 266 it is said that "Some labradorite of spectrolite quality has ...
The form comes with two worksheets, one to calculate exemptions, and another to calculate the effects of other income (second job, spouse's job). The bottom number in each worksheet is used to fill out two if the lines in the main W4 form. The main form is filed with the employer, and the worksheets are discarded or held by the employee.