|
> Minerals
|
Labradorite
|
| Labradorite
 Benenitra, Southwestern Region, Tuléar Province, Madagascar
Item-No.: LM77
Price: 19.00 EUR
|
| Labradorite
Benenitra, Southwestern Region, Tuléar Province, Madagascar
Item-No.: LM80
Price: 21.00 EUR
|
| Labradorite
Benenitra, Southwestern Region, Tuléar Province, Madagascar
Item-No.: LM82
Price: 23.00 EUR
|
| Synonyms: |
Black Moonstone, Carnatite, Labrador Felspar, Labrador Moonstone, Mauilite, Opaline Feldspar, Radauite, Silicite |
| Variety of: |
Anorthite |
| Classification: |
Silicates, Tektosilicates, Feldspar Group |
| Chemical formula: |
(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8] |
| Crystal system: |
triclinic |
| Density (g/cm3): |
2,8 measured |
| Cleavage: |
Perfect on (001), distinct on (010) |
| Fracture: |
Uneven to conchoidal |
| Hardness (Mohs): |
6-6,5 |
| Colour: |
Pale green, blue, colourless, grey-white |
| Lustre: |
Sub-Vitreous, dull |
| Streak: |
White |
| Type locality: |
Ford Harbour, Paul Island, Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Application: |
Gemstone, Ornamental stone, |
|
