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labradorite

labradorite

9.9
A dark gray-green color that shows blue or green shiny flashes
  • noun
  • /ˌlæbrəˈdɔːraɪt/
: color labradorita
  • The walls were painted in a stunning shade of labradorite.

Examples

  • Her dress shimmered in shades of labradorite under the evening lights.

  • The designer recommended labradorite for the accent wall to create a sophisticated atmosphere.

  • They chose labradorite tiles for the bathroom to add a touch of iridescence.

  • The artist chose labradorite for its unique color.

  • The designer recommended labradorite for the accent wall to create a sophisticated atmosphere.

  • Her dress shimmered in shades of labradorite under the evening lights.

  • They chose labradorite tiles for the bathroom to add a touch of iridescence.

Surface Forms

labradorite singular
labradorites plural

Morphology

labradorite = Labrador (opaque) = Labrador + ite

The suffix '-ite' often forms mineral names from place names, so a learner may partly infer a stone or mineral associated with Labrador, though not the exact reference.

Etymology

Labradorite as a color takes its name from the same gem, which was named after Labrador and shows bright blue and green flashes. So a 'labradorite' color is a dark gray-green that seems to shimmer like the stone.