Microcline

GPTKB entity

Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:Quartz
gptkb:Albite
gptkb:Muscovite
gptkbp:category gptkb:Feldspar
gptkbp:chemicalFormula KAlSi3O8
gptkbp:cleavage Perfect on {001}
gptkbp:color gray
green
white
pink
gptkbp:crystalSystem Triclinic
gptkbp:event Igneous rocks
Metamorphic rocks
Pegmatites
gptkbp:fracture Uneven
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 6
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Microcline
gptkbp:IMA_symbol Mcl
gptkbp:luster Vitreous
gptkbp:namedAfter Greek words for 'small' and 'incline'
gptkbp:notableVariant gptkb:Amazonite
gptkbp:specificGravity 2.54–2.57
gptkbp:streak White
gptkbp:transparency Transparent to translucent
gptkbp:uses Ceramics
Glassmaking
Gemstone (amazonite)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Spessartine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5