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Orthoclase (Var: Adularia)


Orthoclase (Var: Adularia) : KAlSi3O8

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Locality: Alchuri (Alchori; Aschudi), Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan
Unusually gemmy, sharp, TEXTBOOK crystals of adularia with just a bit of matrix for accent. Lustrous, striated terminations and overall just a great piece. 4.8 x 3.6 x 3.5 cm

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