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Description: Plagioclase Feldspar

Oxide Analysis Formula
CaO 6.99% 0.50
Na2O 7.72% 0.50
Al2O3 25.41% 1.00
SiO2 59.88% 4.00
Oxide Weight 401.42
Formula Weight 401.42

Notes

A plagioclase feldspar. The chemistry given is theoretical, actual materials will vary.

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Typecodes Feldspar
The most common source of fluxes for high and medium temperature glazes and bodies.
Minerals Plagioclase
A abundant sodium calcium feldspar mineral. Na2O 9.5%, CaO 4.0%, Al2O3 22.5%, SiO2 68.7%

Data

Hardness (Moh) 6.5
Frit Softening Point 1350C
Density (Specific Gravity) 2.70
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