Microcline: hardness, streak, luster and crystal system

The properties that identify Microcline: its Mohs hardness, luster, streak colour and crystal system.

Microcline: hardness, streak, luster and crystal system
MineralMohs hardnessLusterStreakCrystal system
Microcline6–6.5VitreousWhiteTriclinic

Common questions

How hard is Microcline on the Mohs scale?
6–6.5.
What luster does Microcline have?
Vitreous.
What colour is the streak of Microcline?
White.
What crystal system does Microcline have?
Triclinic.

Sources

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