oligoclase Synonyms
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oligoclase Meaning
Wordnet
oligoclase (n)
any of a series of triclinic feldspars that form rocks
Webster
oligoclase (n.)
A triclinic soda-lime feldspar. See Feldspar.
oligoclase Sentence Examples
- Oligoclase is an intermediate plagioclase feldspar mineral found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
- The composition of oligoclase ranges from An10 to An30, where An represents the percentage of anorthite.
- Oligoclase is commonly found in tonalite, granodiorite, and quartz diorite.
- The presence of oligoclase indicates that magma or rock has cooled slowly.
- Oligoclase is used in the production of glass, ceramics, and abrasives.
- Oligoclase is a good source of aluminum and sodium.
- The cleavage planes of oligoclase are parallel to the faces of the prism and pinacoid.
- Oligoclase is a common rock-forming mineral and is found in various geological settings.
- Oligoclase is a member of the plagioclase feldspar mineral group.
- Oligoclase is often associated with other minerals such as quartz, hornblende, and biotite.
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any of a series of triclinic feldspars that form rocksA triclinic soda-lime feldspar. See Feldspar.
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Oligoclase is an intermediate plagioclase feldspar mineral found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
The composition of oligoclase ranges from An10 to An30, where An represents the percentage of anorthite.
Oligoclase is commonly found in tonalite, granodiorite, and quartz diorite.
The presence of oligoclase indicates that magma or rock has cooled slowly.
