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Anorthite Var Labradorite

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Anorthite Var Labradorite

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Description
Locality: 
Ihosy, Madagascar
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.3 × 6.6 × 2.6 cm
Weight: 
129.00gr
Description

Cluster of anorthite crystals of the labradorite variety, with interpenetrated crystals of nice blue and yellow coloured reflexes. Raw uncut specimen at all faces where the labradorescence is clearly visible.

Ex Gustaaf collection #04/49, with his handwritten label.

Combine specimens to reduce shipping costs!.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Anorthite

Formula: 
CaAl2Si2O8
Strunz: 
9.FA.35
Crystal System: 
Triclinic
Hardness: 
6.0 - 6.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Monte Somma, Somma-Vesuvius Complex, Naples Province, Campania, Italy

Labradorite

Variety Of: 

Anorthite

Formula: 
CaAl2Si2O8
Strunz: 
9.FA.35
Hardness: 
6.0 - 6.5
Formula: 
(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8]
Strunz: 
9.FA.35
Hardness: 
6.0 - 6.5
Streak: 
White

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