Microcline
Microcline (Greek - small slope) has the same chemical composition as orthoclase but is classified in the triclinic crystal system. The blue-green feldspar amazonite is the only gem variety of microcline.
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| A variety or type of: | Feldspar | |||||||||
| Varieties/Types: | Amazonite - A green to blue-green variety of Microcline. | |||||||||
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