spectrolite

spectrolite
a rare variety of labradorite feldspar, raning in colors from blue to red.

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  • Spectrolite — is a hard and rare variety of labradorite feldspar. Spectrolite has a Mohs hardness between 6 and 6.5 and a specific gravity of 2.69 to 2.70. The variety is noted for iridescence of spectrum colours from blue to red. It is often cut as a lapidary …   Wikipedia

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