Identification | |
Colour | White, gray, pink, brown |
Streak | White |
Luster | Vitreous to silky, pearly, or waxy |
Hardness | 6–6,5 |
Cleavage | Perfect |
Fracture | Subconchoidal to uneven |
Сrystal system | Triclinic |
Uses: Microcline is commonly used for the manufacturing of porcelain.
Deposits: Kazakhstan explored deposits Kentau.
Date of last changes:26.03.2019