Orthoclase with Hematite

Baveno, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Province, Piedmont, Italy
Miniature, 4.8 x 3.8 x 1.2 cm
Start Time: 02/14/2013 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/21/2013 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A classic group of iron-oxide covered Orthoclase from the famous locality at Baveno. Minor associated Hematite can be seen on the front of the piece. This area lends its name to "Baveno" twinned Feldspar crystals, and is one of the most well known Feldspar localities in the world.

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