Orthoclase from Pakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Shigar District, Shigar Valley
Italy
Specimen without locality label.
Locality inferred from the specimen's crystal habit and mineral paragenesis, supported by comparison with mineralogical databases and reference collections.
References: https://www.mindat.org/loc-5420.html
Product details
Species
SizeCabinet
Dimensions13.0 x 9.0 x 6.0 cm
Added on03/14/2026
Locality
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alessandro Tonelli | Not disclosed |
Bought at Verona Mineral Show | ||
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Learn about Orthoclase
classic potassium feldspar with colors from colorless to pink; famed for Carlsbad, Baveno and Manebach twins and Alpine adularia in clefts.Regional guide
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