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Labradorite, Plagioclase
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| Mineral: | Labradorite: (Ca,Na)(Si,Al)4O8 Plagioclase: (Na,Ca)(Si,Al)4O8 | ||||
| Comments: | Dual view of a cleavage fragment of labradorite showing the multi-colored labradorescence (schiller effect) and the same area viewed without the color. The color is due to optical interference on Bøggild exsolution lamellae. | ||||
| Location: | Ihosy, Betroka district, Toliara Province, Madagascar. | ||||
| Scale: | Picture size 3x3 cm. | ||||
| Copyright: | © Dave Barthelmy | ||||
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