Translations for feldspar in the English»Italian Dictionary (Go to Italian»English)

feldspar [Brit ˈfɛldspɑː, Am ˈfɛldspɑr] N

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Typical associated minerals present as large phenocrysts are members of the plagioclase feldspar solid solution series. en.wikipedia.org

Granite is a felsic rock, meaning it is rich in potassium feldspar and quartz. en.wikipedia.org

If a rock undergoes phyllic alteration, then orthoclase feldspar, biotite and various silicates are altered in addition to plagioclase. en.wikipedia.org

Another alteration is the formation of clay minerals by interaction of water and feldspar. en.wikipedia.org

The rock contains the smallest elements of mica minerals (glauconite), decomposed feldspar and carbon elements. en.wikipedia.org

Quartz monzonite consists of quartz and the two types of feldspar, but has less quartz than the 20% in granite. en.wikipedia.org

Other incorporated silicate minerals may include, very minor amounts of plagioclase feldspar, mica in the form of muscovite and/or biotite, and amphibole (often hornblende). en.wikipedia.org

A green tuffbreccia composed of pumice fragments, feldspar crystals and minor debris is recognizable in several areas. en.wikipedia.org

The island is rich in minerals such as ilmenite, feldspar, graphite, silica, kaolin, mica and thorium. en.wikipedia.org

They are cemented by quartz, feldspar and some carbonate matrix. en.wikipedia.org

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