oligoclase (1 synonym found)

Oligoclase has 1 synonym. The top synonyms for oligoclase are plagioclase. Another word for oligoclase is plagioclase. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for oligoclase?

A synonym for oligoclase is plagioclase.

How many synonyms does oligoclase have?

Oligoclase has 1 synonym listed on Thesaurasize.

What does oligoclase mean?

(n): (mineralogy) A plagioclase feldspar, the second member of the Albite-Anorthite solid solution series.

Definition of oligoclase:

(n) : (mineralogy) A plagioclase feldspar, the second member of the Albite-Anorthite solid solution series. Primarily found as small crystals in impure marble. Oligoclase contains a small amount of calcium substituting for some of the sodium in its formula. Oligoclase with reddish-golden inclusions found in Norway and Canada is called sunstone.
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Definition of oligoclase:

(n) : (mineralogy) A plagioclase feldspar, the second member of the Albite-Anorthite solid solution series. Primarily found as small crystals in impure marble. Oligoclase contains a small amount of calcium substituting for some of the sodium in its formula. Oligoclase with reddish-golden inclusions found in Norway and Canada is called sunstone.
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