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)

Physical Properties