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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 45682
Mineral:Anorthite var. Labradorite
Locality:Nain, Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador Province, Canada (Type Locality for Labradorite)
Description:Massive labradorite polished on one face to highlight the labradorescence (vivid play of colors when illuminated at certain angles) of a single, zoned labradorite crystal. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:8x6x6 cm
Crystals:25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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