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Nepheline

The Silicate Minerals

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Nepheline is a feldspathoid mineral, (Na,K)AlSiO4, found in certain low-silica igneous rocks and metamorphosed limestones. It's important in ceramics.

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Sodium aluminum silicatePhoto courtesy Eurico Zimbres via Wikimedia Commons

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