Orthoclase, K Feldspar (Var: Adularia)

Specimen ID: 9MJ-4W4

Mineral(s)
Orthoclase : K(AlSi3O8)
K Feldspar (Var: Adularia) : KAlSi3O8
Locality
As recorded:
Alchuri (Alchori; Aschudi), Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
30mm x 20mm x 20mm
Description
This is a Orthoclase Var. Adularia from Alchuri (Alchori; Aschudi), Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan. These rhombic crystals of Orthoclase are some of the most lustrous and gemmy that I have seen.
Previous data
Mineral(s)
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