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Orthoclase, Zinnwaldite

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This Baveno twin of orthoclase is actually FROM Baveno (Italy), making it all the more desirable. It is super-sharp and shows off the Baveno twinning beautifully; it has a silky luster and a very light peach color. You can see a little peppering of zinnwaldite on the surface.

Product details

SpeciesOrthoclase, Zinnwaldite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.4 x 2.9 x 2.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityItaly, Piedmont, Baveno

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
Learn about Orthoclase
classic potassium feldspar with colors from colorless to pink; famed for Carlsbad, Baveno and Manebach twins and Alpine adularia in clefts.
Orthoclase
Regional guide
Orthoclase from Baveno, Italy
from Baveno, Italy: cream to pink crystals with crisp twins and porcelain luster, prized for architectural geometry and quarry heritage.