labradorite

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English

Labradorite

Etymology

From Labrador +‎ -ite.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈlæb.ɹəˌdɔɹˌaɪt/, /ˌlæb.ɹəˈdɔɹˌaɪt/

Noun

labradorite (usually uncountable, plural labradorites)

  1. (mineralogy) A plagioclase feldspar mineral, calcium sodium aluminum silicate, often very coarsely crystalline, used as a decorative stone for carvings and building façades.

See also

Further reading

  • David Barthelmy (1997–2024) “Labradorite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.
  • labradorite”, in Mindat.org, Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2024.