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Orthoclase Var Baveno Twin

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Orthoclase Var Baveno Twin

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Description
Locality: 
Hurum, Viken, Norway
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.9 × 5.6 × 4.3 cm
Weight: 
100.00gr
Description

A pair of intergrown prismatic orthoclase crystals with a clear Baveno twin. They have a nice red colour, that are clearly darker in some faces, by coatings of goethite. Minor quartz is also present.

Acquired between 1975 & 1977 by Jan Sibtsen while he was living in Norway. Ex Jan Sibtsen #3760.

Combine specimens to reduce shipping costs!.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Orthoclase

Formula: 
KAlSi3O8
Strunz: 
9.FA.30
Hardness: 
6.0
Streak: 
White

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