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Word: Orthoclase
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century: from ortho- ‘straight’ + Greek klasis ‘breaking’ (because of the characteristic two cleavages at right angles)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɔːθə(ʊ)kleɪz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a common rock-forming mineral occurring typically as white or pink crystals. It is a potassium-rich alkali feldspar and is used in ceramics and glass-making.
Short Definition:common rock-forming mineral occurring as white or pink crystals
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