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minerals

Feldspar (Orthoclase & Plagioclase)

The most abundant mineral family — pink, white, or gray blocks with two cleavages at right angles.

Core Biological & Field Specifications
Hardness
6 (scratches glass weakly)
Streak
White
Luster
Vitreous to pearly
Lookalike
Quartz (quartz has NO cleavage)

Profile & Natural History

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