Anorthite - Wikipedia Anorthite (< an 'not' + ortho 'straight') is the calcium endmember of the plagioclase feldspar mineral series The chemical formula of pure anorthite is Ca Al 2 Si 2 O 8
Anorthite: Mineral information, data and localities. Named in 1823 by Gustav Rose from the Greek αν and oρθός, "not right angle" or "oblique", in allusion to the oblique triclinic form of the crystals Feldspar Group Ca-rich end member of the plagioclase (Albite -Anorthite Series) High- and low-temperature structural modifications exist
Anorthite Mineral Data Comments: Opaque white crystal of anorthite with dark brown solidified lava coating Location: Miyake-jima, Shizuoka, Japan Scale: See Photo Warning: this large pop-up is very compute intensive and may not work well with some computers Colorless, Gray, White, Red, Reddish gray
Anorthite | Igneous, Plutonic, Calcium | Britannica Anorthite, a feldspar mineral, calcium aluminosilicate (CaAl2Si2O8), that occurs as white or grayish, brittle, glassy crystals Primarily a rock-forming mineral, it is used in the manufacture of glass and ceramics
Anorthite Gemstone: Properties, Meanings, Value More Anorthite (uh-nore-thyte) is a widely distributed rock-forming mineral but a rare and obscure gemstone! It usually occurs in grayish-white colors with hints of red or pale orange and has a grainy texture similar to moon-rock
Anorthite – Virtual Museum of Molecules and Minerals Anorthite is a rare feldspar and its only real use is as specimens for collectors Found in igneous rocks and in contact metamorphic limestone, notable occurrences include Lake County, California; Franklin, New Jersey; Italy; and the earths moon
Anorthite Archives - Cochise College Geology Chemical Group: Silicate (plagioclase feldspar) Chemical Formula: CaAl2Si2O8 Anorthite is the calcium end member of the plagioclase feldspars Anorthite ranges from 0% to 10% NaAlSi3O8 and 100% to 90%CaAl2Si2O8 Color: White, gray, reddish Transparency: Transparent to translucent Streak: Uncolored Luster: Vitreous, pearly Tenacity: Brittle
Anorthite: Definition, Examples Quiz | UltimateLexicon. com Anorthite is a calcium-rich end-member of the plagioclase feldspar mineral series Its chemical formula is CaAl₂Si₂O₈ Anorthite is significant in both natural and industrial contexts, commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks and used in ceramics