labradorite
nounUS /ˈlæb.ɹəˌdɔɹˌaɪt/
Etymology From Labrador + -ite.
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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Usually A plagioclase feldspar mineral, calcium sodium aluminum silicate, often very coarsely crystalline, used as a decorative stone for carvings and building façades.
- Derived terms
- labradoritic
- Related terms
- rock, feldspar, plagioclase