Potassium Feldspar
Description
Potassium feldspar is a group of rock-forming minerals that includes orthoclase, microcline, and sanidine. These minerals are used in a variety of industrial and commercial applications due to their physical and chemical properties. Potassium feldspar is usually pink or white in color and has a vitreous to pearly luster.
Applications
Potassium feldspar has a wide range of industrial and commercial uses due to its physical and chemical properties. Some of the common applications of potassium feldspar are:
- Ceramics and glass manufacturing
- Paints and coatings
- Plastics and rubber
- Adhesives and sealants
- Agriculture (as a fertilizer)