AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Chile > Orthoclase, Carlsbad-twin

Search
 

Online Mineral Museum Archive of Mineral Photographs and Mineral Descriptions from John Betts - Fine Minerals.com and Allminerals.com

   

Orthoclase, Carlsbad-twin from Pegmatite near Chuquicamata, Antofagasta, Chile

 
Orthoclase, Carlsbad-twin from Pegmatite near Chuquicamata, Antofagasta, Chile

DESCRIPTION:No. 21072
Mineral:Orthoclase, Carlsbad-twin
Locality:Pegmatite near Chuquicamata, Antofagasta, Chile
Description:Irregular twinned crystals of orthoclase. Though one of the crystals has a complex termination with uncommon shape, the intersecting twinned crystals of the Carlsbad-law are easily visible. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:3x3x3 cm
Crystals:3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved

The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property. ;