Orthoclase after Marialite
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A loose blocky crystal of what was once meionite, this now replaced by white orthoclase. No points of attachment, this is crystallized all around and in great condition. The specimen is fluorescent under both longwave and shortwave ultraviolet light.
Product details
SpeciesOrthoclase
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.2 x 4.0 x 2.3 cm
Added on03/24/2025
LocalityAfghanistan, Badakhshan, Pitwak Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/2025 | Unknown Owner | $120.00 |
| — | Weinrich Minerals | Not 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
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