Labradorite is named after its location of discovery on the Isle of Paul, near Nain, Labrador, Canada. It was discovered there in 1770 by a Moravian missionary.
It occurs translucent in dark grey to black-grey colours. The optical phenomenon of labradorescence is an iridescent effect parallel to the cleavage planes and is caused by interference of light at sub microscopical exsolution lamellae.
Facts:
- Mohs hardness: 6 to 6.5
- Mineral: Feldspar-Group
Labradorite is named after its location of discovery on the Isle of Paul, near Nain, Labrador, Canada. It was discovered there in 1770 by a Moravian missionary. It occurs translucent in dark grey...
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About Labradorite
Labradorite is named after its location of discovery on the Isle of Paul, near Nain, Labrador, Canada. It was discovered there in 1770 by a Moravian missionary.
It occurs translucent in dark grey to black-grey colours. The optical phenomenon of labradorescence is an iridescent effect parallel to the cleavage planes and is caused by interference of light at sub microscopical exsolution lamellae.
Facts:
- Mohs hardness: 6 to 6.5
- Mineral: Feldspar-Group
