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  • Feldspar Minerals: Types, Composition & Occurrence
    Feldspar isn't a single rock, but a group of minerals. It's one of the most common mineral groups found in Earth's crust.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Feldspar is a silicate mineral. This means it's made up of silicon and oxygen, with other elements like aluminum, potassium, sodium, and calcium mixed in.

    * There are many different types of feldspar. The most common are orthoclase (potassium feldspar) and plagioclase (sodium and calcium feldspar).

    * Feldspar can be found in many different rocks. It's a major component of igneous rocks like granite and basalt, metamorphic rocks like gneiss and schist, and even some sedimentary rocks like sandstone.

    So, while you won't find a "feldspar rock," you will find feldspar within many different types of rocks!

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