How Do You Spell MICROCLINE?

Pronunciation: [mˈa͡ɪkɹə͡ʊklˌa͡ɪn] (IPA)

Microcline is a mineral that belongs to the feldspar group. Its name is derived from the Greek words "mikros" meaning small and "klinein" meaning to lean. The IPA phonetic transcription of microcline is /ˈmaɪkrəʊklaɪn/. The first syllable "mi" is pronounced with a long "i" sound, while the second syllable "cro" has a short "o" sound. The third syllable "kline" is pronounced with a long "i" sound followed by a silent "e", and the final syllable "in" is pronounced with a short "i" sound.

MICROCLINE Meaning and Definition

1. Microcline is a mineral that belongs to the feldspar group, specifically the alkali feldspar subgroup. It is composed of aluminum silicate, with chemical formula KAlSi3O8. Microcline typically forms in igneous rocks such as granite and pegmatite, and it often occurs as a constituent of mineral veins or in association with minerals like quartz, muscovite, and biotite.

   In terms of its physical properties, microcline exhibits a triclinic crystal structure, meaning its crystal faces are not at right angles to each other. It has a hardness ranging from 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, which makes it relatively hard and durable. Its color can vary, with common shades being white, cream, pale yellow, or light green. Microcline also possesses a distinctive property known as twinning, where multiple crystals are intergrown in such a way that they appear to be mirrored or repeated.

   The name "microcline" is derived from the Greek words "micros" meaning small and "clinos" meaning oblique, referring to the small oblique angle between its crystal faces. It was first described as a separate mineral in the early 19th century. With its occurrence in various rock types and distinctive properties, microcline is valued not only as a mineral of interest to mineralogists and collectors, but also for its industrial uses. It is used as a raw material in the production of ceramics, glass, and various glazes, as well as in the manufacturing of porcelain.

Common Misspellings for MICROCLINE

• nicrocline
• kicrocline
• jicrocline
• mucrocline
• mjcrocline
• mkcrocline
• mocrocline
• m9crocline
• m8crocline
• mixrocline
• mivrocline
• mifrocline
• midrocline
• miceocline
• micdocline
• micfocline
• mictocline
• mic5ocline
• mic4ocline
• micricline

Etymology of MICROCLINE

The word "microcline" is derived from two Greek words: "mikros" meaning "small" and "klinein" meaning "to incline" or "to slope". The name was given to this mineral due to its characteristic property of cleaving, or breaking apart, along smooth inclined surfaces.

Plural form of MICROCLINE is MICROCLINES