(Na,Ca)(Al,Si)4O8Triclinic

Labradorite

(Na,Ca)(Al,Si)4O8

Silicates
Chemical Formula(Na,Ca)(Al,Si)4O8
Crystal SystemTriclinic
Mohs Hardness6.5
Specific Gravity2.7
ColorGray, green, blue, yellow
LusterVitreous
StreakWhite
CleavageTwo directions
FractureUneven

Occurrence

Variety of plagioclase feldspar showing labradorescence (play of colors).

Hardness on Mohs Scale

6.5 / 10
Talc (1)Quartz (7)Diamond (10)