Definition of labradorite in English:
labradorite
noun ˌlabrəˈdɔːrʌɪtˈlæbrədɔˌraɪt
mass nounA mineral of the plagioclase feldspar group, found in many igneous rocks.
Example sentencesExamples
- And that's the story of my labradorite stone.
- That's the subtle beauty of grey-blue labradorite with its beckoning blue flashes of color.
- Tubular voids have not been observed with a hand lens in labradorite crystals less than 0.8 cm long.
- However, we've been fortunate lately, and hope to have more labradorite necklaces for you on this page.
- We have this labradorite necklace available in two bead diameter sizes.
Origin
Early 19th century: from Labrador Peninsula, where it was found, + -ite1.
Definition of labradorite in US English:
labradorite
nounˈlabrədôˌrītˈlæbrədɔˌraɪt
A mineral of the plagioclase feldspar group, found in many igneous rocks.
Example sentencesExamples
- And that's the story of my labradorite stone.
- Tubular voids have not been observed with a hand lens in labradorite crystals less than 0.8 cm long.
- However, we've been fortunate lately, and hope to have more labradorite necklaces for you on this page.
- That's the subtle beauty of grey-blue labradorite with its beckoning blue flashes of color.
- We have this labradorite necklace available in two bead diameter sizes.
Origin
Early 19th century: from Labrador Peninsula, where it was found, + -ite.