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Orthoclase

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Locality: 
Epprechtstein Quarry, Fichtel Mountains, Bavaria, Germany
Class: 
Single Crystal
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.5 × 1.7 × 1.5 cm
Description

A single orthoclase crystal completely coated with a black mineral of unknown identity. Countless small, lustrous needles adorn the orthoclase – most likely tourmaline. The piece comes from the systematic collection of Albert Strasser and was acquired in 1964. The original Albert Strasser collection label is included.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Orthoclase

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

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USA, Canada, Japan, 1 kg
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