Labradorite
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Labradorite

Madagascar

Chemical formula30—50% NaAlSi₃O₈ + 50—70% CaAl₂Si₂O₈

Mohs hardness
6–6,5

Properties

Specimen properties and description

Colour
Pale light green
Density
2,69—2,70 g/cm³
Lustre
Vitreous to metallic
Transparency
Opaque
Cleavage
Perfect
Crystal system
Triclinic

Crystal structure

Triclinic crystal system

Crystal symmetry diagram.

Triclinic crystal system
Labradorite