word
labradorite
LAB-rah-doh-ryt
ˈlæbrədɔːraɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
labradorite
Dictionary meaning
A feldspar mineral displaying a striking iridescent optical effect of blues, greens, and golds (called labradorescence).
History and origin
Named after Labrador, Canada, where it was first found in 1770.
Examples
- The labradorite countertop shimmered with blues and golds as the light shifted.
Common mispronunciations
LAB-rah-doh-ritelah-BRAH-doh-ryte
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