Product Information
- You will receive exactly this Orange Orthoclase Sphere - 47mm / 1 7/8 Inches Diameter; 165g / 5.8 oz (see photo, the photos are taken under bright light, stand included)!
- Orthoclase is one of the most common minerals, and occurs in numerous mineral environments. It is polymorphous with the minerals Microcline and Sanidine. These three minerals form the Potassium Feldspar group. They are almost identical in physical properties, and it is sometimes impossible to distinguish one another without x-ray analysis.
- A typical orthoclase is a solid solution of KAlSi3O8 and albite NaAlSi3O8. The origin of its name is probably from the Greek name for e or transparent. The golden variation can be found on Madagascar and in Mexico. The other colors are more frequent. If of gemstone quality orthoclase resembles golden or yellow beryl, also known as heliodor.
- Chemical Formula: KAlSi3O8; Composition: Potassium aluminum silicate; Color: White, yellow, colorless, pink, orange, light blue, light green, brown, gray; Hardness: 2.5 to 2.6;
- (The above information is provided solely for informational purpose. Kindly note that all stones are offered for decorative purposes only. Please, handle your stones with great care, do not grind or crumble them, do not dip or add them into your food or drink, do not use any parts of them in any elixirs, potions, lotions etc. Always make sure you wash your hands before and after working with your crystals.)
