Felspar (Noun)
Meaning
Any of a group of hard crystalline minerals that consist of aluminum silicates of potassium or sodium or calcium or barium.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The geologist closely examined the sample to identify the specific type of felspar present in the rock formation.
- Felspar is an essential component in the production of porcelain and other types of ceramics.
- During the mission to Mars, scientists discovered deposits of felspar-rich minerals on the planet's surface.
- The unique crystalline structure of felspar gives it a distinctive glittering appearance under polarized light.
- The local quarry has been a major supplier of felspar to the construction industry for many years.