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Leucite

The Silicate Minerals

From Andrew Alden, About.com

Leucite, KAlSi2O6, is also known as white garnet. It occurs in white crystals of the same shape as garnet crystals. It's also one of the feldspathoid minerals.
Potassium aluminum silicatePhoto courtesy Dave Dyet via Wikimedia Commons
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