Overview of Feldspar Group in Geology: Types, Composition, and Properties
The Feldspar Group is a vital component of rock-forming silicates found in various types of rocks. Comprising two main types - Alkali Feldspar and Plagioclase Feldspar, they exhibit distinct chemical compositions and physical properties. These alumino-silicates are characterized by their atomic stru
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Understanding Reaction Path Traces in GWB12
Visualizing reaction path traces in GWB12 using Act2 or Tact diagrams helps in analyzing how mineral stability and fluid chemistry evolve during reactions like K-feldspar titration. By overlaying multiple traces, customizing markers and lines, users can explore the impact of different silica polymor
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Understanding Raw Materials in Ceramic Production
Raw materials play a crucial role in ceramic production, with three main groups identified - plastic materials like clay, non-plastic or leading mixtures such as silica, and fluxes/mineralizers like feldspar. These materials undergo various transformations during the manufacturing process, contribut
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Understanding Porcelain and Feldspar in Ceramics
Brick clays high in alkalis and iron but low in alumina facilitate forming processes. Porcelain, made from Kaolin, quartz, and feldspar, is a vitreous ceramic fired at high temperatures. Different types of porcelain, including soft-paste and hard-paste, vary in clay and alumina content affecting fir
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Understanding Common Rock-Forming Minerals with K. Guru Brahmam
Explore the six common rock-forming minerals including quartz, feldspar, mica, olivine, pyroxene, and amphibole with insights from K. Guru Brahmam, a lecturer in the Department of Geology. Learn how these minerals are essential tools in classifying rocks and determining their color and composition.
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