Sodium Feldspar belongs to the feldspar mineral group, which makes up more than 60% of the Earth’s crust and serves as a key component of crystalline rocks. It contains varying proportions of sodium, potassium, and calcium.
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Applications
Ceramics: Acts as a flux, lowering firing temperature and enhancing strength.
Glass: Improves viscosity control and reduces melting point of quartz.
Fillers: Used in paints, plastics, and rubber for improved durability and performance.
Key Properties
Composition: Aluminosilicate mineral with sodium as the dominant element.
Abundance: The most widespread mineral group in the Earth’s crust.
Rock Formation: Present in igneous (e.g., granite), metamorphic, and some sedimentary rocks.
Hardness: 6–6.5 on Mohs scale, capable of scratching glass.
Cleavage: Distinct cleavage planes at near 90°, giving a blocky structure.
Other Uses
Fillers: Used in paints, plastics, and rubber for improved durability and performance.