Larvikite Elephant

Larvikite is sometimes confused with Indigo Gabbro, but it is more similar in appearance to Labradorite, as the feldspar crystals in it flash silver. It was named after the place where it was first discovered – Larvik in Norway - in 1890 by Broegger, a professor at Oslo University. It became famous at the World Fair in 1890 where countries were asked to show their two best decorative building stones. Flashy Larvikite stole the show and was named the favorite of the fair. It went on to be used in the United Nations Building in New York and Harrods in London.