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    Labradorite ((Ca, Na)(Al, Si)4O8) is a calcium-enriched feldspar mineral first identified in Labrador, Canada, which can display an iridescent effect...
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    Spectrolite is an uncommon variety of labradorite feldspar. Spectrolite exhibits a richer range of colors than other labradorites as for instance in Canada or...
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    in more basic rocks. Labradorite is the characteristic feldspar of the more basic rock types such as gabbro or basalt. Labradorite frequently shows an...
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    the descent are of grey labradorite. The Funeral Hall is a ten-meter cube with a stepped ceiling. A band of black labradorite runs across the entire room...
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  • is reflected between layers of minerals. It is seen in moonstone and labradorite and is very similar to adularescence and aventurescence. GIA Gem Reference...
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    (Na,Ca)(Al,Si)AlSi2O8 andesine (30 to 50) NaAlSi 3O 8 – CaAl 2Si 2O 8 labradorite (50 to 70) (Ca,Na)Al(Al,Si)Si2O8 bytownite (70 to 90) (NaSi,CaAl)AlSi2O8...
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    commonly called rainbow moonstone is more properly a colorless form of labradorite and can be distinguished from "true" moonstone by its greater transparency...
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  • approved by IMA) Krantzite (natural resin) Kunzite (variety of spodumene) Labradorite Labyrinthite Lanarkite Langbeinite Langite Lansfordite Lanthanite (group...
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    Official animal Caribou Official game bird Ptarmigan Official mineral Labradorite Official dogs Newfoundland Dog and Labrador Retriever Provincial anthem...
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    passing resemblance that may deceive the unfamiliar. These include: labradorite (also known as spectrolite), an iridescent feldspar that may also be...
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