Orthoclase
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A PERFECT, simple, tan orthoclase crystal from a UNIQUE Canadian locality - Penticton in British Columbia. The piece looks like it was carved from soapstone, even with a trivial corner bruise. The specimen comes with an old Wards label. Ex Carl Davis Collection. 5.9 x 3.6 x 2.6 cm
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SpeciesOrthoclase
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.9 x 3.6 x 2.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityCanada, Revelstoke Mining Division
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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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