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Anorthite

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Anorthite

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Description
Locality: 
Ampanihy, Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar
Class: 
Massive/Crystalline
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.5 × 2.2 × 2 cm
Description

A thick specimen of labradorite (one polished side) with a great schiller in blue, pink, yellow and green. There is an interesting 'Tram line' effect which is uncommon.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Anorthite

Formula: 
CaAl2Si2O8
Strunz: 
9.FA.35
Crystal System: 
Triclinic
Hardness: 
6.0 - 6.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Monte Somma, Somma-Vesuvius Complex, Naples Province, Campania, Italy
Peter Crozier Minerals