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Revision as of 12:31, 1 November 2006

Labradorite
Chemical composition Plagioclase feldspar
Crystal system Triclinic
Habit Aggregates
Hardness 5-5.5
Optic nature Biaxial +
Refractive index 1.559-1.570
Birefringence 0.008-0.011
Dispersion Low
Specific gravity 2.70
Lustre Vitreous
Labradorite