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Orthoclase (Carlsbad-Law Twinned) from El Escorial, Madrid, Spain

 
Orthoclase (Carlsbad-Law Twinned) from El Escorial, Madrid, Spain

Orthoclase (Carlsbad-Law Twinned) from El Escorial, Madrid, Spain

Orthoclase (Carlsbad-Law Twinned) from El Escorial, Madrid, Spain

DESCRIPTION:No. 50355
Mineral:Orthoclase (Carlsbad-Law Twinned)
Locality:El Escorial, Madrid, Spain
Description:Twinned crystals of translucent gray orthoclase crystals with remnants of surrounding matrix included in the surfaces. The orthoclase crystals are twinned on the C-axis following the Carlsbad Law of feldspar twinning. Ex. Albert J. Beres collection #351
Overall Size:5.5x4.5x2 cm
Crystals:52-55 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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