al·bite ( l b t)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·bit ic (-b tk), al·biti·cal (--k l) 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. |
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| Noun | 1. | albite - a widely distributed feldspar that forms rocks oligoclase, plagioclase - any of a series of triclinic feldspars that form rocks |
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