Feldspar Beads

Feldspar is a group of rock-forming minerals, covering 60% of the Earth's crust. It crystallizes from magma in both intrusive and extrusive rocks. They can either occur as compact minerals. They contain sodium, potassium, aluminum, silicon, oxygen & calcium. The different feldspars are distinguished by structure and chemistry.

Types
The feldspar stone is found in two categories which are as follows :

Plagioclase feldspars Albite Oligoclase Andesine Labradorite Bytownite Anorthite

Alkali feldspars Microcline Sanidine Orthoclase Anorthite

Color
Feldspar is found in a variety of colors :

• White
• Beige
• Pink
• Gray

Characteristic
Feldspar stones have their own set of distinct features which are :

Low symmetry Monoclini Easily twined Sightly hard Have dull to vitreous luster Blocky crystals May be triboluminescent

Easily crystallize in igneous environments Opaque Fragile Reflective surface

Style
Feldspar beads are often required to make :

Loose Gems Pendants Bracelets

Earrings Rings

Material
Feldspar beads when combined with other important materials, yields amazing results :

• Sterling Silver
• Gold
• Cloth & Nylon
• Vermeil