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Orthoclase from Sakangyi area, west of Mogok, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma)

 
Orthoclase from Sakangyi area, west of Mogok, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma)

Orthoclase from Sakangyi area, west of Mogok, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma)

DESCRIPTION:No. 52667
Mineral:Orthoclase
Locality:Sakangyi area, west of Mogok, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:Gem-grade transparent colorless orthoclase crystal with square cross-section and angled termination. The prism faces have complex crystallization patterns that are parallel to the termination faces. Internally half the crystal is flawless.
Overall Size:18x12x11 mm
Crystals:18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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