Tectosilicates


  • Quartz

    Quartz

    Quartz is a silicate mineral belonging to the tectosilicates subclass, with its most common variety being macrocrystalline quartz. Renowned for its hexagonal crystal structure and

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  • Feldspar

    Feldspar

    Feldspar is a family of silicate minerals belonging to the tectosilicates subclass, with two primary members – alkali feldspars and plagioclase feldspars. These minerals exhibit

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  • Zeolite

    Zeolite

    Zeolites are a family of hydrated aluminosilicate minerals, belonging to the tectosilicates subclass. These unique minerals are characterized by their crystalline structures, which contain interconnected,

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  • Labradorite

    Labradorite

    Labradorite is a fascinating mineral belonging to the plagioclase feldspar group within the tectosilicates class. This captivating mineral is renowned for its remarkable optical phenomenon

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  • Plagioclase

    Plagioclase

    Plagioclase is a series of tectosilicate minerals within the feldspar family, which are some of the most abundant minerals on Earth. Characterized by its triclinic

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  • Sodalite

    Sodalite

    Sodalite is a feldspathoid mineral, belonging to the tectosilicate subclass, known for its captivating blue color and distinctive white veining. The mineral exhibits a cubic

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