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Labradorite

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Labradorite

Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Hå, Rogaland, Norway
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.8 × 3.4 × 1.8 cm
Description

Labradorite is a variety on anorthite (Plagioclase Series), a member of the Feldspar Group. It is famous for the gorgeous hues, due to the schiller effects and is widely used in jewelry and ornamental work. Material from this locality represents an outstanding rarity and it is not just a sample - it shows amazing rich blue.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Labradorite

Variety Of: 

Anorthite

Formula: 
CaAl2Si2O8
Strunz: 
9.FA.35
Hardness: 
6.0 - 6.5
Formula: 
(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8]
Strunz: 
9.FA.35
Hardness: 
6.0 - 6.5
Streak: 
White