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Microcline from
Valparaíso Province, Valparaíso, Chile


Locality type:Province
Classification
Species:Microcline
Formula:K(AlSi3O8)
Confirmation
Validity:Believed Valid
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Microcline data
Locality Data:Click here to view Valparaíso Province, Valparaíso, Chile
Data Identifiers
Mindat Occurrence Record ID:641612
Long-form Identifier:1:3:641612:6
GUID (UUID V4):2c6a0f8e-1fc6-4bad-a892-451e634c46db
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(2016) Gem. The Definitive Visual Guide. Penguin Random House, London.
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Shimmering color Sunstone Labradorite Orthoclase Microcline Albite Bytownite Lapis lazuli Jewels of ancient... Sodalite Ruby Tourmaline Topaz Tourmaline Chile Lapis lazuli Tourmaline South Africa WHERE DO...RI 2.43 | Luster Metallic | Streak n/a Locations Chile, US, Indonesia Cast Branchlike growths Dendritic...smaller gem material are Australia, Bolivia, and Chile. Tiny crystals Chemical name Copper oxide | Formula...Namibia originally; now also Australia, Bolivia, Chile Good-quality crystal face Gem-quality crystals
 
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