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Oligoclase (Noun)

Meaning

Any of a series of triclinic feldspars that form rocks.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The geologist carefully extracted a sample of oligoclase from the granite outcropping to study its mineral composition.
  • Oligoclase is a common mineral found in the rocks of the Appalachian Mountains, often occurring in combination with quartz and mica.
  • The rock sample was identified as a type of oligoclase, characterized by its pinkish-white color and tabular crystals.
  • The presence of oligoclase in the metamorphic rocks suggested a high-pressure origin, consistent with the region's tectonic history.
  • The oligoclase crystals in the sample exhibited a range of compositions, reflecting the complex magmatic evolution of the surrounding rocks.

Synonyms

  • Plagioclase

Hypernyms

  • Feldspar

Hyponyms

  • Anorthite
  • Albite
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