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ALBITE , a mineral
angle of 86 24'. On the more perfect cleavage, which is parallel to the basal plane (P), is a system of fine striations, parallel to the second cleavage (M), due to twinning according to the albite law " (figs
ness is 6, and the specific gravity 2.63. The colour is usually pure white, hence the name (from the Lat. albus) for the species. Albite forms an essential constituent of many acidic igneous and crystalline rocks; in granites, diorites, andesites, &c., it occurs as a primary mineral
Tintagel
Cornwall
Several varieties of albite are distinguished, of which the following may be here specially mentioned. Pericline (from the Gr. trepu 'ALSO, JOSEPH, a Spanish Jewish theologian of the ,5th century. He was author of a very popular book on the philosophy of Judaism, entitled 'Iqqarim or Fundamentals. Maimonides in the 12th century had formulated the principles of Judaism in thirteen articles; Albo reduced them to three: (i) The Existence of God, (ii) Revelation and (iii) Divine Retribution. Albo set the example of minimizing Messianism in the formulation of Jewish beliefs. Though he fully maintained the Mosaic author-ship of the Law and the binding force of tradition, he discriminated between the essential and the non-essential in the practices and beliefs of Judaism. An English translation of the 'Iqqarim appeared in the Hebrew Review, vols. i.-iii. End of Article: ALBITE If you wish, you can link directly to this article.
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