ROCK MINERALS

MICROLINE (ORTHOCLASE)

A silicate of potash and alumina. The feldspar

common in granites, syenties and gneisses. Ground
and used extensively in manufacturing ceramics.

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PLAGIOCLASE FELDSPAR
( LABRADORITE )

The soda lime feldspar common in gabbro, diorites

and basalts.

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QUARTZ CRYSTAL
(PURE CRYSTALLINE SILICA)

Occurs in veins, granites and gneisses. Ordinary

kinds used in making fused-quartz glass. Very clear
varieties used in optical instruments.

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MILKY QUARTZ

Massive variety found in same rocks as clear

variety. Ground quartz used in pottery, paints and
polishers.

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MUSCOVITE

White mica common in igneous rocks, usually with

biotitic or black mica. Sheet mica used as an
insulator in manufacturing electrical appliances.
Ground mica used to make wall paper, axle grease
and Christmas snow.