What is another word for feldspathoid?
Pronunciation: [fˈɛldspɐθˌɔ͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Feldspathoid is a term used in geology to describe a group of minerals that are similar to feldspars but contain less silica. Some synonyms for feldspathoid are nepheline, leucite, sodalite, and hauyne. Nepheline is a white or gray mineral found in volcanic rocks and alkali-rich plutonic rocks. Leucite is a rare mineral that is typically found in igneous rocks such as lavas and tuffs. Sodalite is a mineral used as a gemstone and is often found in igneous rocks such as syenite and nepheline syenite. Hauyne is a blue mineral found in volcanic rocks and is a member of the sodalite group. All of these minerals have unique properties and are important to the field of geology.
