Meaning Of The Word Adularia

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adularia in American English
a transparent or translucent variety of orthoclase
noun: a sometimes opalescent variety of orthoclase formed at a low temperature

adularia in British English
noun: a white or colourless glassy variety of orthoclase in the form of prismatic crystals. It occurs in metamorphic rocks and is a minor gemstone. Formula: KAlSi3O8

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