Microcline

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title: Microcline
text: Microcline (KAlSi3O8) is an important igneous rock-forming tectosilicate mineral. It is a potassium-rich alkali feldspar. Microcline typically contains minor amounts of sodium. It is common in granite and pegmatites. Microcline forms during slow cooling of orthoclase; it is more stable at lower temperatures than orthoclase. Sanidine is a polymorph of alkali feldspar stable at yet higher temperature. Microcline may be clear, white, pale-yellow, brick-red, or green; it is generally characterized b
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description: Igneous rock-forming tectosilicate mineral
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microcline
date created: 2002-03-20T16:57:26Z
date modified: 2024-09-11T16:54:25Z
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