Feldspatoid

Definitions of Feldspatoid
  1. noun
    any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable
    synonyms: Foid
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    Feldspat
    any of a group of hard crystalline minerals that consist of aluminum silicates of potassium or sodium or calcium or barium
    Calcit, Kalkspat
    a common mineral consisting of crystallized calcium carbonate; a major constituent of limestone
    Kreide
    a soft whitish calcite
    Kalifeldspat, Orthoklas
    a white or colored monoclinic feldspar
    Kalknatronfeldspat, Plagioklas
    any of a series of triclinic feldspars that form rocks
    Mondstein
    a transparent or translucent gemstone with a pearly luster; some specimens are orthoclase feldspar and others are plagioclase feldspar
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    Mineral
    solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
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