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Andesine

Plagioclase Feldspar

Formula: Na₂O.CaO.2Al₂O₃.8SiO₂

Richard Willis

A plagioclase feldspar. The chemistry given is theoretical, actual materials will vary.

Out Bound Links

• (Minerals - Parent mineral) Plagioclase

  A abundant sodium calcium feldspar mineral. Na2O ...

• (Typecodes) 1: FEL - Feldspar

XML for Import into INSIGHT

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<material name="Andesine" descrip="Plagioclase Feldspar" searchkey="" loi="0.00" casnumber="12168-80-8">
<oxides>
<oxide symbol="CaO" name="Calcium Oxide, Calcia" status="U" percent="6.990" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="Na2O" name="Sodium Oxide, Soda" status="U" percent="7.720" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="Al2O3" name="Aluminum Oxide, Alumina" status="" percent="25.410" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="SiO2" name="Silicon Dioxide, Silica" status="" percent="59.880" tolerance=""/>
</oxides>
</material>

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