is the gemstone labradorite named after Labrador?

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is the gemstone labradorite named after Labrador?

i was told that labradorite was named after the Canadian Labrador because that is where it originated from, however i cannot find any source or data to confirm this.

2007-02-11 00:20:34 · 3 answers · asked by jeff hall 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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Yes, it is found there and that is a common way that minerals are named. Labrador, Canada is its type area. It's a lovely mineral!

2007-02-11 00:35:23 · answer #1 · answered by kiddo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Labrador Gemstone

2016-12-13 04:07:09 · answer #2 · answered by bise 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It was named for the dog that first dug up the stone while burying a bone. Its true!

2007-02-11 02:02:51 · answer #3 · answered by rico3151 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋