Definition of Andesine. Meaning of Andesine. Synonyms of Andesine

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Definition of Andesine

Andesine
Andesine An"des*ine, n. (Min.) A kind of triclinic feldspar found in the Andes.

Meaning of Andesine from wikipedia

- Andesine is a silicate mineral, a member of the plagioclase feldspar solid solution series. Its chemical formula is (Ca, Na)(Al, Si)4O8, where Ca/(Ca +...
- 2011). "Tibet Andesine Mines; Part 2". RWH Publishing. Retrieved 9 November 2014. Huges, Richard W. (3 November 2010). "Tibet's Andesine Mines". RWH Publishing...
- plagioclase. A variety of labradorite known as spectrolite is found in Finland. Andesine is a characteristic mineral of rocks such as diorite which contain a moderate...
- widely in sodium content, from anorthite to oligoclase, but is typically andesine, in which anorthite makes up about 40 mol% of the plagioclase. The pyroxene...
- Algodonite Alunite Amblygonite Analcime Anatase Andalusite Chiastolite Andesine Anglesite Anhydrite Annabergite Anorthite Antigorite Bowenite Apatite Apophyllite...
- rock. The plagioclase is typically intermediate to sodic in composition, andesine to oligoclase. Quartz is present in significant amounts. Biotite and/or...
- alleged that since 2003, the shopping network has sold a gemstone called andesine-labradorite, without disclosing its treatment, while promising buyers that...
- albite (0 to 10) NaAlSi3O8 oligoclase (10 to 30) (Na,Ca)(Al,Si)AlSi2O8 andesine (30 to 50) NaAlSi 3O 8 – CaAl 2Si 2O 8 labradorite (50 to 70) (Ca,Na)Al(Al...
- phaneritic texture. Feldspar is present as plagioclase (typically oligoclase or andesine) with 10% or less pot****ium feldspar. Quartz is present at between 5 and...
- as phenocrysts. The plagioclase is usually sodium-rich (oligoclase or andesine). Cristobalite and trydimite are sometimes present along with the quartz...