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[[[SliderGallery rightalign|Microcline, PMA.TIF~FTIR (PMA)|microclineRS.jpg~Raman]]] | [[[SliderGallery rightalign|Microcline, PMA.TIF~FTIR (PMA)|microclineRS.jpg~Raman]]] | ||
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Color= colorless Crystal system = triclinic, may exhibit albite twinning Cleavage is perfect in one direction and good in another | Color= colorless Crystal system = triclinic, may exhibit albite twinning Cleavage is perfect in one direction and good in another | ||
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| K2O-Al2O3-6SiO2 | | K2O-Al2O3-6SiO2 | ||
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* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 316 | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 316 | ||
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* Jack Odgen, ''Jewellery of the Ancient World'', Rizzoli International Publications Inc., New York City, 1982 | * Jack Odgen, ''Jewellery of the Ancient World'', Rizzoli International Publications Inc., New York City, 1982 | ||
| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "microcline" | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "microcline" [Accessed March 4, 2002] |
* ''Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technologies'', Paul Nicholson, Ian Shaw (eds.), Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2000 Comment: B.Aston, J.Harrell, I.Shaw, "Stone" p. 21-22. | * ''Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technologies'', Paul Nicholson, Ian Shaw (eds.), Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2000 Comment: B.Aston, J.Harrell, I.Shaw, "Stone" p. 21-22. | ||
| − | * Wikipedia | + | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microcline (Accessed Sept. 10, 2005) |
* ''Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia'', Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976 | * ''Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia'', Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976 | ||
Revision as of 12:38, 22 August 2020
Description
A variety of potash Feldspar that is chemically identical to Orthoclase. However microcline has a triclinic crystalline system while orthoclase has a monoclinic crystalline system. Under a polarizing microscope, microcline displays a minute multiple twinning that forms a grating-like pattern. Amazon stone, or Amazonite, is a green microcline that has been used since antiquity for decorative items. Microcline is used in making glass, porcelain, and enamel. Major deposits are found in Italy (Baveno), Norway (Kragerø), Madagascar, Russia (the Urals), and the U.S. (Colorado).
Synonyms and Related Terms
amazonite; feldspar; microclina (Esp., Port.); microklien (Ned.)
Physical and Chemical Properties
Color= colorless Crystal system = triclinic, may exhibit albite twinning Cleavage is perfect in one direction and good in another
| Composition | K2O-Al2O3-6SiO2 |
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Resources and Citations
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 316
- Jack Odgen, Jewellery of the Ancient World, Rizzoli International Publications Inc., New York City, 1982
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "microcline" [Accessed March 4, 2002]
- Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technologies, Paul Nicholson, Ian Shaw (eds.), Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2000 Comment: B.Aston, J.Harrell, I.Shaw, "Stone" p. 21-22.
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microcline (Accessed Sept. 10, 2005)
- Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia, Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976