Feldspar: meaning, definitions and examples

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feldspar

 

[ หˆfษ›ldspษ‘หr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mineral composition

Feldspar is a group of rock-forming minerals that make up about 60% of the Earth's crust. They are characterized by their aluminum silicate structure and are important components of many igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.

Synonyms

feldspathoid, silicate

Examples of usage

  • Granite is composed mainly of quartz and feldspar.
  • Feldspar group minerals include orthoclase and plagioclase.
  • The presence of feldspar indicates the formation conditions of a rock.

Translations

Translations of the word "feldspar" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น feldspato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‡เคฒเฅเคกเคธเฅเคชเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Feldspat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ feldspar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปัŒะพะฒะธะน ัˆะฟะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้•ท็Ÿณ (ใกใ‚‡ใ†ใ›ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท feldspath

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ feldespato

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท feldispat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ์„ (jangseok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ููŠู„ุฏุณุจุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพivce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพivce

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้•ฟ็Ÿณ (chรกng shรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ feldspat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ feldspat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพะปัŒะพะฒะธะน ัˆะฟะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒšแƒ“แƒกแƒžแƒแƒข

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ feldspat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ feldespato

Word origin

The term 'feldspar' comes from the German word 'Feldspat', which combines โ€˜Feldโ€™ meaning โ€˜fieldโ€™ and โ€˜Spatโ€™ meaning โ€˜spateโ€™ or โ€˜splat,โ€™ a term used in mineralogy. Initially used in the 18th century, the term referred to the common silicate mineral found in various rocks. Feldspar mining and research accelerated in the 19th century as geologists explored geological formations and the composition of minerals. Its abundance and importance in geology made it a focal point in the study of igneous rocks. In addition to naturally occurring forms, feldspar is also synthesized for use in ceramics and glass due to its unique properties.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,099, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.