Microcline
Microcline is a mineral with the chemical formula KAlSi3O8. It has a Mohs hardness of 6 and vitreous to pearly luster.
Microcline properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | KAlSi3O8 |
| Mohs hardness | 6 |
| Luster | Vitreous to pearly |
| Typical colors | Typically green, but can also be white, pink, or reddish |
| Formation | Igneous and metamorphic environments, often found in granites and pegmatites |
| Rarity | 4 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 6 — fairly hard
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