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Orthoclase (Noun)

Meaning

A white or colored monoclinic feldspar.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • Orthoclase crystals are often found in igneous rocks and are prized by mineral collectors for their beauty and complex crystal forms.
  • The geologist carefully extracted the sample of orthoclase from the granite outcropping, noting its distinctive pink color.
  • During the mining process, large amounts of orthoclase were encountered, which was then crushed and used as a flux in smelting.
  • In the rock shop, the owner proudly displayed a stunning example of blue orthoclase, its delicate crystals glinting in the light.
  • The research team discovered that the orthoclase in the sample was in fact a potassium-rich feldspar with a complex chemical composition.

Hypernyms

  • Felspar
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