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Orthoclase Var Plagioclase

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MGR979955

Orthoclase Var Plagioclase

Floater

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Description
Locality: 
Dodoma, Dodoma Region, Tanzania (United Republic)
Class: 
Single Crystal
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.7 × 3.1 × 1.7 cm
Description

An outstanding single crystal of orthoclase var plagioclase, also commonly called moonstone. The crystal is developed as a floater and exhibits a unique waxy lustre. Crystals like this one are barely seen on the common market, especially in this fantastic quality.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Orthoclase

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