labradorite

Noun

Meaning

A kind of feldspar commonly showing a beautiful play of colors, and hence much used for ornamental purposes. The finest specimens come from Labrador. See Feldspar.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

agate amethyst feldspar aquamarine andesite plagioclase albite anorthite amazonite andesine adularia danburite cleavelandite analcime anorthosite
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Examples

The calcium rich plagioclase feldspar ( labradorite bytownite ) and pyroxene content vary between 10% - 90% in gabbro. Source: Internet

The gemstone commonly called rainbow moonstone is more properly a colorless form of labradorite and can be distinguished from "true" moonstone by its greater transparency and play of color, although their value and durability do not greatly differ. Source: Internet

Feldspar phenocrysts typically are labradorite to andesine in composition. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

labradorescence labradorescent Labradorian labradoritic labradorization Labrake