Orthoclase with Quartz
specimen number:
1503561
location:
Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
description:
Superb white twinned terminated crystal of orthoclase 5.5 cm tall 4.5 x 2.5 cm in diameter standing straight up from a crystallized feldspar matrix with minor quartz. Measures 16.0 x 10.0 x 7.5 cm. Shows nicely all around and displays perfectly. Very choice large cabinet display quality example for the species from this area. Shipping weight: 2.36 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 16.0 x 10.0 x 7.5 cm (large-cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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