Labradorite | |
Chemical Formula |
(Ca,Na)(Al,Si)4O8, where Ca/(Ca + Na) (% anorthite) is between 50%–70% |
Species |
Silicates |
Crystal System |
Triclinic |
Mohs Scale |
6 |
Specific Gravity |
2.68-2.72 |
Color |
Gray, brown, greenish, blue, yellow, colorless |
Streak |
white |
Luster |
Sub-Vitreous |
Refractive Index |
n = 1.554 - 1.563 n = 1.559 - 1.568 n = 1.562 - 1.573 |
Diaphaneity |
Translucent to transparent |
Cleavage |
Perfect |
Fracture |
Uneven to conchoidal |
Crystal Habit:Crystals typically thin and tabular, rhombic in cross section, striated; massive |