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albite
al·bite A0180600 (ăl′bīt)n. A colorless to white variety of feldspar that is classified both as plagioclase feldspar and alkali feldspar, contains a high proportion of sodium to calcium and potassium and is a common constituent of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. [Latin albus, white; see albho- in Indo-European roots + -ite.] al·bit′ic (-bĭt′ĭk), al·bit′i·cal (-ĭ-kəl) adj.albite (ˈælbaɪt) n (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[C19: from Latin albus white] albitic adjal•bite (ˈæl baɪt) n. the sodium end member of the plagioclase feldspar group, light-colored and found in igneous rocks that contain a high percentage of sodium and potassium alkali. [1835–45; < Latin alb(us) white + -ite1] al•bit′ic (-ˈbɪt ɪk) adj. ThesaurusNoun | 1. | albite - a widely distributed feldspar that forms rockswhite feldsparoligoclase, plagioclase - any of a series of triclinic feldspars that form rocks |
albite Related to albite: microcline, augiteSynonyms for albitenoun a widely distributed feldspar that forms rocksSynonymsRelated Words |