Definition

A type of mineral that belongs to the feldspar group, primarily made of potassium aluminum silicate, and is commonly used in the production of glass, porcelain, and enamel.

Example

Microcline is often found in granite and is valued for its use in ceramics.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of microcline?

Yeah, I think it's a type of feldspar, right?

Exactly! It's used in making glass and porcelain too.

That's interesting! I didn't know it had so many applications.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Microcline → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "cline" (from Greek "klinein", meaning to lean or slope). The word "microcline" refers to a type of feldspar mineral that has a small or fine structure, indicating its small crystal size and the way it leans or slopes in its formation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small' ('micro-') and how it 'leans' or 'slopes' ('cline') to remember that microcline refers to a mineral with a fine structure.

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