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Orthoclase

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A beautiful, gem, yellow-green orthoclase crystal from the small finds at Itrongay, Madagascar. The finest gem crystals of orthoclase are produced in this region of Madagascar. Highly representative of the species and locale, even with the two cleaved ends. Weighs 20 grams or 100 carats.

Product details

SpeciesOrthoclase
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.7 x 2.2 x 1.5 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 Betroka District
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