Mineral 1.0: Frameworks

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SilicateChalcedony

SiO₂
Other names/forms:
Micro/Cryptocrystalline Quartz

Most distinguishing features:
Identified by hardness and texture/habit.
Industrial/economical uses:
Used for making glass and as a source of Silicon.

SilicateNepheline

(Na,K)AlSiO₄

Most distinguishing features:
Resembles quartz but instead is softer.
Industrial/economical uses:
Used in the manufacture of ceramics and glass.

SilicateOrthoclase

KAlSi₃O₈
Other names/forms:
Kspar

Most distinguishing features:
Colour and evidence of exsolution with plagioclase.

SilicatePlagioclase

CaAl₂Si₂O₈
Other names/forms:
Anothite (Ca), Albite (Na)

Most distinguishing features:
Parallel striations and white-gray colour separates this mineral from orthoclase (Kspar).
Industrial/economical uses:
Concrete, filler, sand, gravel, etc.

SilicateQuartz (crystal)

SiO₂

Most distinguishing features:
Hardness, translucency and colour are indicators.

SilicateQuartz (massive)

SiO₂

Most distinguishing features:
Hardness and fracture.

SilicateQuartz (smoky)

SiO₂

Most distinguishing features:
Hardness, colour and translucency are indicative.