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Plagioclase
Mineral Properties and Uses
Physical Properties of Plagioclase |
| Uses |
decorative stone, moon stone, buildings |
| Color |
colorless, white, gray, bluish, greenish, yellowish, reddish |
| Streak |
white |
| Luster |
vitreous |
| Diaphaneity |
transparent to translucent |
| Cleavage |
perfect |
| Mohs Hardness |
6 - 6.5 |
| Specific Gravity |
2.6 - 2.8 |
| Distinguishing Characteristics |
cleavage |
| Crystal System |
triclinic |
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