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It depends on the type of feldspar. Potassium Feldspar (also called K-Spar), contains potassium, aluminum, silicate: KAlSi3O8. Plagioclase Feldspar, on the other hand, contains calcium or sodium, aluminum, and silicate: NaAlSi3O8 or CaAl2Si2O8.
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Who discovered the mineral feldspar?
Feldspar makes up 60 percent of the Earth's crust. It is used in glass, pottery, soap, and many other products. It was named by John Gottschalk Wallerius in 1747.
Which element makes up most of the world's atmosphere?
Radon
Which element makes up 78 percent of the earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen
Which element makes up 78 percent earths atmosphere?
Nitrogen
Which element makes up most of the earth's core?
Liquid Iron
Is feldspar an element yes or no?
No
Is feldspar a native element?
no
Who discovered FELDSPAR?
Feldspar is a common mineral that makes up over 60 percent of the Earth's crust. Feldspar was first found and worn as jewelry by people in Sri Lanka.
How much does feldspar weigh?
How much feldspar weighs varies greatly depending on the size of the stone or collection. Feldspar is a rock-forming mineral that makes up a huge portion of the world's crust.
What major countries is feldspar found?
Countries producing feldspar include Brazil, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Mexico, Norway and Spain. Feldspar definitely makes up the Earth's crust.
Is feldspar an element compound or mixture?
compound
Which mineral group makes up about half of the Earth's crust?
The mineral group of feldspar minerals comprise roughly 50% of the lithosphere (the crust plus the brittle uppermost mantle), 60% of the continental crust.
What mineral makes granite?
Orthoclase feldspar
What element makes up most earth core?
The element that makes up most of the earths CORE is iron.
Why is the mineral feldspar important?
It is important because silicate in feldspar help feldspar not to chip or break as easily. It helps it keeps it shape and the form. Silicate makes the color the color feldspar is when you look at it. Hope this helps
What is the element in hydrogen?
Hydrogen is an element, there will be atom that makes up an element and not element that will turn into another.
What element make up calcium?
Calcium is an element, so calcium makes up calcium.
