Rocks take time to decompose, especially quartz and feldspar.
Source: tatoeba (6673933)
Feldspar
/fɛldspɑɹ/
Synonyms for "feldspar" (11 found)
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10 entriesalbiteanorthiteceramic feldsparflux feldsparmicroclineorthoclaseplagioclase feldsparpotassium feldsparrefractory feldsparsanidine
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6 entriesalkali feldsparfeldspar crystalsfeldspar groupfeldspar mineralsplagioclase feldsparpotassium feldspar
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The tan color of most sand beaches is the result of iron oxide, which tints quartz a light brown, and feldspar, which is brown to tan in its original form.
Source: tatoeba (6673936)
Minerals such as quartz and feldspar are common in granite.
Source: tatoeba (13340094)