"oligoclase" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: oligoclases [plural]
Etymology: From oligo- + -clase. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|oligo|clase}} oligo- + -clase Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} oligoclase (usually uncountable, plural oligoclases)
  1. (mineralogy) A plagioclase feldspar, the second member of the Albite-Anorthite solid solution series. Primarily found as small crystals in impure marble. Oligoclase contains a small amount of calcium substituting for some of the sodium in its formula. Oligoclase with reddish-golden inclusions found in Norway and Canada is called sunstone. Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Minerals Related terms: rock, feldspar, plagioclase

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