LithoCat

MineralLabradorite
Formula(Ca,Na)(Si,Al)4O8
Crystal FormTriclinic/Pinacoidal [1]
Cleavage[001] Perfect, [010] Good, [110] Distinct
ColorColorless, Gray, Gray white, White, Light green
Density2.7 – 2.7 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTranslucent toTransparent
FractureUneven
Hardness7.0
LustreVitreous
StreakWhite
Type Loc.Ford Harbour, Paul Isl., Nain Complex, Labrador, NL, Canada
Dana 8 Class76.1.3.4
Strunz ClassVIII/J.07-50
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