What is another word for Labradorite?

Pronunciation: [lˈabɹɐdˌɔːɹa͡ɪt] (IPA)

Labradorite is a feldspar mineral that is found in various colors like grey, blue, green, and yellow. It is a popular gemstone that has a distinctive iridescence or "labradorescence" that reflects different colors when viewed from different angles. Labradorite is also known as spectrolite, moonstone, Larvikite, black moonstone, and rainbow moonstone. Spectrolite is a type of labradorite that has a richer iridescence, while moonstone is a variety of feldspar that exhibits a similar bluish sheen. Larvikite, on the other hand, is a dark blue-grey type of labradorite that is often used for building and interior design. Black moonstone and rainbow moonstone are also types of labradorite that have different colors and patterns.

What are the hypernyms for Labradorite?

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Usage examples for Labradorite

One of the varieties is the same as the apolescent Labradorite rock of Labrador.
"The Student's Elements of Geology"
Sir Charles Lyell
9.44 0.37 1.10 5.03 W 0.71 2.72. Labradorite.
"The Student's Elements of Geology"
Sir Charles Lyell
It would be just as sensible to say that Labradorite, which is rare, should be as costly as diamonds.
"The Story of the Trapper"
A. C. Laut

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