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Alkali Feldspar
Alkali Feldspar
Alkali Feldspar
Alkali Feldspar

Alkali Feldspar

Alkali Feldspar Group

A species of Feldspar Group, Also known as K-feldspar

Alkali Feldspar, a subgroup of feldspar minerals, encompasses a range of potassium-rich and calcium-poor minerals, including orthoclase and microcline. Alkali Feldspar is an essential component of many igneous rocks, exhibiting a diverse color palette from white and pink to green and gray. Alkali Feldspar is widely used in the production of decorative stones, ceramics, and as a gemstone in jewelry due to its lustrous appearance and durability.

Hardness
Hardness:

6 - 6.5

Density
Density:

2.5 - 2.6 g/cm³

General Info About Alkali Feldspar

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Physical Properties of Alkali Feldspar

Luster
Vitreous
Diaphaneity
Transparent to translucent
Colors
White to gray or colorless, greenish white, grayish yellow, pale pink, tan, bluish green, green, etc.
Magnetism
Non-magnetic
Tenacity
Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Streak
White
Crystal System
Monoclinic, Triclinic
Hardness
6 - 6.5 , Hard
Density
2.5 - 2.6 g/cm³, Normal Weight
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Chemical Properties of Alkali Feldspar

Chemical Classification
Silicates
Formula
K(AlSi₃O₈)
Elements listed
Al,K,Na,O,Si
Common Impurities
Fe,Ca,Na,Ba,Li,Cs,Rb,H₂O,Pb

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Rarity
Easy to obtain
Collection Recommendation
3.8 out of 5
Popularity
4
Aesthetic
3.8
Rarity
3.5
Sci-Cultural Value
3.8

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Rough/Tumbled Price

Smaller Than Hand (0-1.5in)
$1 - $20
Close Hand (1.5-3in)
$20 - $40
Equal To Hand (3-6in)
$40 - $60
Bigger Than Hand (>6in)
$60

Characteristics of Alkali Feldspar

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