A microkernel implements all drivers as user-space programs, and implements core features like IPC in the kernel itself. A monolithic kernel, however, implements the drivers as a part of the kernel...
You will often hear the term *china* and/or *porcelain* used interchangeably to refer to many types of tableware, but there are major differences between fine bone china and porcelain. What are they? Fine bone china is translucent, its clay body is white and, while still strong, it is more fragile than porcelain.
Porcelain is the term currently being used to refer to the highest quality ceramics. Kaolin is used in the manufacture, and it is usually very delicate. Another member reminded me that the most significant identifying factor for porcelain is it's translucence. You can see a shadow of your finger through it if you hold it up to the light.