Orthoclase

Origin: Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan

Ex. Wendell Wilson collection

Sample size: 3.3 x 2.8 x 2.7 cm

Origin: Montana, U.S.A.

Ex. Gene Meieran collection

Sample size: 6.6 x 3.7 x 3.4 cm

Photo courtesy of:

Rob Lavinsky

Origin: Mt. Ofenhorn, Binn Valley, Wallis (Valais), Switzerland

Ex. Scott Williams collection

Sample size: 3 x 1.7 x 5.3 cm

Orthoclase Baveno twin with albite

Origin: Organ District, Organ Mountains, Dona Ana Co., New Mexico, U.S.A.

Ex. Scott Williams

Sample size:

Photo courtesy of:

Dan Weinrich

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