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anorthoclase
A triclinic mineral, 4((Na,K)AlSi3O8) ; feldspar group; occurs in tabular crystals with prismatic cleavage; colorless or white; in felsic volcanic rocks. Compare: orthoclase
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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