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Meaning of "labradorite" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LABRADORITE

Named after Labrador, where it was found.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LABRADORITE

labradorite  [ˌlæbrəˈdɔːraɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LABRADORITE

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Labradorite is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LABRADORITE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

labradorite

Labradorite

Labradorite ((Ca, Na)(Al, Si)4O8), a feldspar mineral, is an intermediate to calcic member of the plagioclase series. It is usually defined as having "%An" (anorthite) between 50 and 70. The specific gravity ranges from 2.68 to 2.72. The streak is white, like most silicates. The refractive index ranges from 1.559 to 1.573. Twinning is common. As with all plagioclase members the crystal system is triclinic and three directions of cleavage are present two of which form nearly right angle prisms. It occurs as clear, white to gray, blocky to lath shaped grains in common mafic igneous rocks such as basalt and gabbro, as well as in anorthosites.

Definition of labradorite in the English dictionary

The definition of labradorite in the dictionary is a blue, green, or reddish-brown feldspar mineral of the plagioclase series: used as a decorative stone. Formula: CaAl2Si2O8.NaAlSi3O8.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LABRADORITE


alright
ɔːlˈraɪt
bright
braɪt
cerite
ˈsiːraɪt
chlorite
ˈklɔːraɪt
copyright
ˈkɒpɪˌraɪt
downright
ˈdaʊnˌraɪt
fright
fraɪt
hypochlorite
ˌhaɪpəˈklɔːraɪt
madreporite
ˈmædrɪˌpɔːraɪt
norite
ˈnɔːraɪt
outright
ˈaʊtˌraɪt
overwrite
ˌəʊvəˈraɪt
rewrite
riːˈraɪt
right
raɪt
rite
raɪt
sprite
spraɪt
thorite
ˈθɔːraɪt
upright
ˈʌpˌraɪt
wright
raɪt
write
raɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LABRADORITE

labours
laboursome
labra
labradoodle
Labrador
Labrador Current
Labrador retriever
Labrador tea
Labrador-Ungava
labradorescent
labret
labrid
labroid
labrose
labrum
labrusca
labrys
Labuan
laburnum
labyrinth

WORDS THAT END LIKE LABRADORITE

anchorite
Arborite
cofavorite
diorite
epidiorite
evaporite
favourite
fluorite
granodiorite
hypocrite
iron meteorite
marguerite
Masorite
meteorite
micrometeorite
Minorite
phosphorite
stony meteorite
tenorite
unfavorite

Synonyms and antonyms of labradorite in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «labradorite» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LABRADORITE

Find out the translation of labradorite to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of labradorite from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «labradorite» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

拉长
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

labradorita
570 millions of speakers

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labradorite
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

labradorite
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

اللابرادوريت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

лабрадор
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

labradorita
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

labradorite
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

labradorite
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Labradorite
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Labradorit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

曹灰長石
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

labradorite
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Labradorite
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

labradorite
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

labradorite
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लॅब्रोराईट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

labradorite
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

labradorite
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

labradorite
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

лабрадор
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

labradorite
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

λαβραδορίτης
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

labradorite
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

labradorite
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

labradorite
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of labradorite

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LABRADORITE»

The term «labradorite» is quite widely used and occupies the 52.579 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LABRADORITE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about labradorite

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LABRADORITE»

Discover the use of labradorite in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to labradorite and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics
Abundant pheno- crysts of olivine, some part altered to calcite and chlorite, are in a matrix of purple augite, labradorite, and magnetite. There is much interstitial chlorite which is probably devitrified glass. Calcite occurs in vesicles and irregular ...
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Gems: Their Sources, Descriptions and Identification
Semi-transparent blue and multi-coloured sheen moonstone from Patna, Bihar, India (RI 1.56; SG 2.69) marketed as 'Blue Rainbow' moonstone and 'Rainbow' moonstone may be either labradorite or bytownite. The finest stones have a ...
Michael O'Donoghue, 2006
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Rock Roles: Facts, Properties, and Lore of Gemstones
LABRADORITE. Labradorite. is a type of Feldspar that occurs mainly in white, yellow, and gray, and dull green. Its main characteristic is its shimmering “ labradorescence,” which is a blue, yellow, or green sheen under the surface of the stone.
Suzanne Bettonville
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Geological Survey Professional Paper
the rock, particularly in masses west of Old Gib Mountain, is dacite and contains phenocrysts of sodic labradorite or calcic andesine, quartz, hornblende, biotite, and pseudomorphic nontronitic material; these are embedded in a greenish, ...
Geological Survey (U.S.), 1982
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Advances in 40Ar/39Ar Dating: From Archaeology to Planetary ...
(Continued) labradorite data point 700B. The dotted line represents a linear line fit extrapolated through zero (R2 1⁄4 0.686), and the solid line shows a second- order polynomial line fit to the labradorite and oligoclase unweighted mean Ar ...
F. Jourdan, D.F. Mark, C. Verati, 2014
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For Starseeds: Healing the Heart-Pleiadian Crystal Meditations
n the most exquisite play and intermingling of radiant blues, yellows, oranges, greens, deep purples, and reds, Labradorite, when held to the light, reflects a myriad of colors. When not reflecting light, Labradorite appears grayish or black and ...
Ruth Starseed Hoskins, 2012
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Professional Paper - United States Geological Survey
Titanitc. Kaolin. Quartz. Hubnerite. Chrysocolla. Chalcedony. Orthoclase. Morencitef Opal. Microcline. Chloropal? Magnetite. Albite. Coal. 1 Specularite. Oligoclase. Zircon. Labradorite. NOTES ON OCCURRENCE. NATIVE ELEMENTS. Gold.
Geological Survey (U.S.), 1906
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The Ordovician Deicke and Millbrig K-bentonite Beds of the ...
... Authigenic Intermediate Value§ Feldspars Plagioclases Deicke: Cincinnati Arch sections BB 5-5-1 Tyrone $1.5 K-Feldspar Labradorite BRM T-3 Tyrone 51.5 K-Feldspar Labradorite TN 1-2 Tyrone 51.5 K-Feldspar Labradorite Deicke: Valley ...
John T. Haynes, 1994
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Rock-forming Minerals
Labradorite analyses •Includes Mn 0.001. □includes Sr 0.020. 1 Labradorite, quartz-pyroxene amphibolite, Sarti area. Chalkidiki peninsula. N. Greece (Kassoli - Fournararki 1991). 2 Labradorite, anorthosite associated with Maloin Ranch ...
William Alexander Deer, Robert Andrew Howie, J. Zussman, 2001
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The Edinburgh New Philosophical Journal: Exhibiting a View ...
It appears, then, that this mineral is labradorite, with the best analysis of which the foregoing nearly agrees. The large crystals of labradorite that are imbedded in trap-rocks are very much cracked, and so impure that they cannot be employed ...
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10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LABRADORITE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term labradorite is used in the context of the following news items.
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Stunning Mistakes: Jamie Joseph's New Golden Joinery Jewelry in …
Stones featured thus far include opal, moonstone, turquoise, labradorite, sapphire, ruby, and tourmaline, though that inventory can change ... «JCK, Jul 15»
2
How to Layer Jewelry, According to Hollywood Style Experts
"I love mixing turquoise with labradorite, especially because they tend to highlight each other's best tones." For more jewelry styling tips, watch ... «E! Online, Jul 15»
3
TOSH in Qualicum Beach is definitely the place to be for art
Chantrell said she enjoys using unusual stones and her favourites are labradorite and prehnite. “A lot of people will come in and comment that ... «Parksville Qualicum Beach News, Jul 15»
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TREND: Unusual gemstones excel for SS15 and AW15
In terms of what's popular now, Done says the “wonderfully iridescent but neutral” nature of labradorite and moonstone makes them popular ... «Professional Jeweller, Jul 15»
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Chlobo team up with Claire House Hospice for first charity …
The bracelet includes semi-precious stones such as steel grey labradorite, pretty pink coral and dyed citrus yellow jade. The bracelets, priced ... «ChesterChronicle.co.uk, Jun 15»
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Palaces for the people: five communist buildings
Waiting for your train in a cathedral-like space lined by porphyry, chrome and labradorite, stained glass, gold leaf and marble statuary is an ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
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Charles Manson's lover Star, 26, on a shopping date with disciple …
Other precious stones that appeared to catch Burton's eye included Boulder Opal and Quartz Spheres, Kyanite and Labradorite. The pair spent ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
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Design grace: Eugenie Niarchos
... and often they were one of a kind, like a huge pendant set with labradorite, and I also made the same pendant with a rainbow moonstone. «Christie's, May 15»
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Romancing Australia's rarest opal
... Doon Doon and over the QLD border at Mt Tambourine; Kyogle in the Hogarth Range west of Casino is known for labradorite; Kyogle has a ... «ABC Local, May 15»
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Venyx: pure mineral fantasy
The opalescent grey of labradorite is offset with yellow gold, while the moonstone's soft, pearly white is balanced with white gold. Oversized ... «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»

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