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Feldspar is a family of [[silicate]] minerals containing varying amounts of [[potassium]], [[sodium]] and [[calcium]] along with [[aluminum]], [[silicon]] and [[oxygen]]. Potassium feldspars contain considerable potassium. [[Plagioclase|Plagioclase feldspars]] contain considerable sodium and calcium. Feldspar crystals are stubby prisms, generally white, gray, or pink.  
 
Feldspar is a family of [[silicate]] minerals containing varying amounts of [[potassium]], [[sodium]] and [[calcium]] along with [[aluminum]], [[silicon]] and [[oxygen]]. Potassium feldspars contain considerable potassium. [[Plagioclase|Plagioclase feldspars]] contain considerable sodium and calcium. Feldspar crystals are stubby prisms, generally white, gray, or pink.  
  
 
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Feldspar is a family of silicate minerals containing varying amounts of potassium, sodium and calcium along with aluminum, silicon and oxygen. Potassium feldspars contain considerable potassium. Plagioclase feldspars contain considerable sodium and calcium. Feldspar crystals are stubby prisms, generally white, gray, or pink.