Mineral | Microcline |
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Formula | KAlSi3O8 |
Crystal Form | Triclinic/Pinacoidal [1] |
Cleavage | [001] Perfect, [010] Good |
Color | White, Grey, Greyish yellow, Yellowish, Tan, Salmon-pink, Bluish green, Green |
Density | 2.5 – 2.6 g/cm3 |
Diaphaneity | Transparent to Translucent |
Fracture | Irregular/Uneven |
Hardness | 6.0 - 6.5 |
Lustre | Vitreous (Pearly on cleavage) |
Streak | White |
Dana 8 Class | 76.1.1.5 |
Strunz Class | VIII/J.06-30 |
Mindat | mindat.org |
WebMineral | WebMineral |
ID | 126 |