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albite

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al·bite  (lbt)
n.
A widely distributed white feldspar, NaAlSi3O8, that is one of the common rock-forming plagioclase group.
[Latin albus, white; see albho- in Indo-European roots + -ite.]
al·bitic (-btk), al·biti·cal (--kl) adj.
albite [ˈælbaɪt]
n
(Earth Sciences / Minerals) a colourless, milky-white, yellow, pink, green, or black mineral of the feldspar group and plagioclase series, found in igneous sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. It is used in the manufacture of glass and ceramics. Composition: sodium aluminium silicate. Formula: NaALSi3O8. Crystal structure: triclinic
[from Latin albus white]
albitic  [ælˈbɪtɪk] adj
albite  (lbt)
A clear to milky white triclinic mineral of the plagioclase group. Albite is common in igneous rocks, especially granite, and in metamorphic rocks that formed at low temperatures. Chemical formula: NaAlSi3O8.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.albite - a widely distributed feldspar that forms rocks
white feldspar
oligoclase, plagioclase - any of a series of triclinic feldspars that form rocks


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