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Orthoclase

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These tan colored, twinned orthoclase crystals exhibit good luster and stepped growth parallel to the vertical axis. These crystals are more elongated than most "baveno" twinned orthoclase. Exceptional for the locality! 8.4 x 4 x 2.9 cm

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SpeciesOrthoclase
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.4 x 4.0 x 2.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024

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.
Regional guide
Orthoclase from Organ Mountains
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