albite

A plagioclase feldspar, the first member of the Albite-Anorthite solid solution series.

Noun

  1. A plagioclase feldspar, the first member of the Albite-Anorthite solid solution series.

Origin

From Latin albus (“white”), the common color of the mineral, + -ite.

Forms

albites

Related

feldspar quartz monzonite

Derived

albitic albitization albitize pseudo-albite pseudoalbite

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