Plagioclasio

Meaning of the word

Plagioclasio is a mineral belonging to the Felspatos group, which are aluminum and sodium or potassium silicates. It is one of the most common minerals in the earth’s crust and can be found in igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.

Origin of the word

The word “plagioclasio” originates in ancient Greek, being formed by the junction of “plagia” (meaning “oblique” or “inclined”) and “klasis” (which means “break” or “fracture”). This denomination is due to the way the mineral breaks down, forming oblique surfaces.

Word adverbs

– Plagioclasio obliquely
– Plagioclasses inclined
– Plagioclasio fractured

Conjunctions of the word

– Plagioclasio and
– Plagioclasio or
– Plagioclasio but

Synonyms of the word

– Felspato
– albite
– oligoclasio
– Andesin

Word Definitions

1. Mineral of the Felspatos Group, composed of aluminum and sodium or potassium silicates.
2. Common component in igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.

Phrases that the word applies

– Plagioclass is one of the most abundant minerals in the earth’s crust.
– The presence of Plagioclasio indicates the formation of an igneous rock.
– Plagioclass is used as an indicator in the rock classification.

Examples of the word in text

The granite is an igneous rock composed mainly of quartz, feldspar and plagioclass. The plagioclass present on the granite gives it a clear color and granulated appearance.

Rhymes with the word

– Space
– Hug
– embarrassment
– Step
– Compass

Anagrams with the word

– Copy them
– Colá-Pais
– Piaçolas
– Application
– Capilosa