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labradorite

(lab′rə dôr īt′, lab′rə dôr′-)

noun

a variety of plagioclase with dark, iridescent colors

Origin: after Labrador, where specimens have been found

See labradorite in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A variety of plagioclase feldspar found in igneous rocks and characterized by brilliant colors in some specimens.

Origin:

Origin: After the Labrador (Peninsula)

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