microcline

English

Microcline

Etymology

From micro- (“small”) +‎ -cline.

Noun

microcline (countable and uncountable, plural microclines)

1. (mineralogy) A common feldspar of igneous, plutonic, and metamorphic rocks, made of potassium aluminum silicate, with the chemical formula KAlSi₃O₈. Microcline is the main feldspar of granite. The bluish-green variety is called amazonstone, and is sometimes of gem quality. Used in ceramics, ceramic glazes, and as a scouring powder.

See also

• rock
• mineral
• pegmatite
• granite
• amazonstone

Further reading

• David Barthelmy (1997–2024) “Microcline”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.
• “microcline”, in Mindat.org‎^[1], Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2024.