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Anorthite var. Labradorite from Nain, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada (Type Locality for Labradorite)

 
Anorthite var. Labradorite from Nain, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada (Type Locality for Labradorite)

Anorthite var. Labradorite from Nain, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada (Type Locality for Labradorite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 76218
Mineral:Anorthite var. Labradorite
Locality:Nain, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada (Type Locality for Labradorite)
Description:Cleavage of labradorite, the gem variety of anorthite feldspar, that exhibits bright blue Schiller-effect in many areas when illuminated at the correct angle. The blue Schiller-effect is visible on the front and rear faces of the labradorite. Ex. Harry W. Eichel, Jr. (1914-1990); ex. Phil-Mont Christian Academy. Collected ca. 1915
Overall Size:4.5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:
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