Labradorite

Labradorite ((Ca)4O, is an intermediate to calcic member of the plagioclase series. It has an anorthite percentage (%An) of between 50 and 70. The specific gravity ranges from 2.68 to 2.72. The streak is white, like most silicates ranges from 1.559 to 1.573 and twinning is common. As with all plagioclase members, the crystal system is triclinic , and three directions of cleavage are present, two of which are nearly at right angles and are more obvious, being of good to perfect quality. (The third direction is poor.) It occurs as clear, white to gray, blocky to lath such as basalt , as well as in anorthosites.