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Orthoclase

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An exceptionally sharp, pristine, cabinet-sized, twinned orthoclase crystal from the Organ Mountains of New Mexico. This lustrous, flesh-colored crystal is complete-all-around. The upper portion of the sides have very interesting, stepped growth. Ex. Tom Massis and Dave Stoudt Collections.

Product details

SpeciesOrthoclase
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.8 x 6.5 x 4.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
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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
Orthoclase from Organ Mountains
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