1. a white or colorless feldspar mineral composed of sodium aluminum silicate
Usage: geology; mineralogy

Examples

• The geologist identified albite crystals in the granite sample.
• Albite is commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
• The mineral collection included specimens of albite and orthoclase.
• Albite has a glassy luster and perfect cleavage.
• The pegmatite contained large crystals of albite and quartz.
• Students learned to distinguish albite from other feldspars in lab.