LABRADORITE
\lˈabɹɐdˌɔːɹa͡ɪt], \lˈabɹɐdˌɔːɹaɪt], \l_ˈa_b_ɹ_ɐ_d_ˌɔː_ɹ_aɪ_t]\
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A kind of feldspar commonly showing a beautiful play of colors, and hence much used for ornamental purposes. The finest specimens come from Labrador. See Feldspar.
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Procollagen Proline Dioxygenase
- mixed-function oxygenase that catalyzes hydroxylation prolyl-glycyl-containing-peptide, usually in protocollagen, hydroxyprolylglycyl-peptide. The enzyme utilizes molecular oxygen with a concomitant oxidative decarboxylation of 2-oxoglutarate to succinate. EC 1.14.11.2.