labradorite

[ lab-ruh-daw-rahyt, lab-ruh-dawr-ahyt ]
/ ˈlæb rə dɔˌraɪt, ˌlæb rəˈdɔr aɪt /

noun

a feldspar mineral of the plagioclase group, often characterized by a brilliant change of colors, with blue and green most common.

Origin of labradorite

1805–15; named after Labrador, where first discovered; see -ite1

OTHER WORDS FROM labradorite

lab·ra·dor·it·ic [lab-ruh-daw-rit-ik] /ˌlæb rə dɔˈrɪt ɪk/, adjective

Words nearby labradorite

labrador duck, labrador retriever, labrador tea, labradorean, labradorescent, labradorite, labret, labrid, labrocyte, labroid, labrum

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British Dictionary definitions for labradorite

labradorite
/ (ˌlæbrəˈdɔːraɪt) /

noun

a blue, green, or reddish-brown feldspar mineral of the plagioclase series: used as a decorative stone. Formula: CaAl 2 Si 2 O 8 .NaAlSi 3 O 8

Word Origin for labradorite

C18: named after Labrador, where it was found; see -ite 1

Scientific definitions for labradorite

labradorite
[ lăb′rə-dôr′īt′, -dô-rīt′ ]

A blue, gray, green, or brown triclinic mineral that is a variety of plagioclase feldspar. It occurs in igneous rocks.