feldspar group

GPTKB entity

Statements (43)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mineral group
gptkbp:abundance most abundant mineral group in Earth's crust
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (K,Na,Ca)(Al,Si)4O8
gptkbp:cleavage perfect
gptkbp:color brown
gray
white
pink
gptkbp:contains gptkb:plagioclase_feldspar
gptkb:orthoclase
gptkb:albite
anorthite
alkali feldspar
microcline
gptkbp:crystalSystem monoclinic
triclinic
gptkbp:density 2.55–2.76 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredBy 18th century
gptkbp:event metamorphic rocks
sedimentary rocks
igneous rocks
gptkbp:fracture uneven
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 6–6.5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label feldspar group
gptkbp:luster vitreous
gptkbp:mainConstituent granite
schist
syenite
gptkbp:namedAfter German Feld (field) and Spat (a rock that does not contain ore)
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:zeolite_group
quartz
mica group
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
gptkbp:streak white
gptkbp:subclassOf tectosilicate minerals
gptkbp:transparency transparent to translucent
gptkbp:uses gptkb:ceramics
plastics
glassmaking
fillers in paints
gptkbp:weatheringProduct clay minerals
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Moonstone
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6