Hypersthene is often called Velvet Labradorite, but is in fact more closely related to Bronzite. Fine specimens of Hypersthene display a metallic schiller, in either linear stripes or a soft 'velvet' pattern, which is where the Velvet Labradorite name comes from. It is found all over the world in lower, non-gem quality grades, but good specimens can be found in New York and Labrador, Canada.
| Alternative Names | Velvet Labradorite, Black Labradorite |
| Colour | Brown, Black, Metallic |
| Hardness | 5.5 - 6 |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Streak | White, Gray |
| Lustre | Vitreous, Silky |
| Main Locations | USA, Canada |
| Chakra | Root |
| Zodiac | Aries |
| Numerology | Unknown |
| Planetary | Unknown |
| Element | Air |
