Rock Forming Minerals
Feldspar is the most abundant minerals. There are two types.
1. Orthoclase feldspars contain potassim (KalSi3O8) and usually range from white to pink.
2. Plagioclase feldspars contain sodium (KalSi3O8), calcium (CaAl2Si2O8) or both, and range from white to gray to black,. Feldspars have moderate hardness.