What does "labradorite" mean?

A plagioclase feldspar mineral, calcium sodium aluminum silicate, often very coarsely crystalline, used as a decorative stone for carvings and building façades.

What is a synonym for "labradorite"?

Common synonyms include: labrador spar.

How do you pronounce "labradorite"?

Pronounced //ˈlæb.ɹəˌdɔɹˌaɪt//.

Labradorite

//ˈlæb.ɹəˌdɔɹˌaɪt// noun

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Noun

1
A plagioclase feldspar mineral, calcium sodium aluminum silicate, often very coarsely crystalline, used as a decorative stone for carvings and building façades. uncountable, usually

Synonyms

All synonyms

labrador spar

Etymology

From Labrador + -ite.

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