Feldspar Crystal with Embedded Quartz Crystals – SWCV 010

Feldspar crystal with embedded small quartz crystals


Measurements:  33 x 24 x 22 mm

Description:  A well formed orthoclase feldspar crystal (adularia type) with a few small quartz crystals embedded in the feldspar crystal. No apparent damage.

Chemical Composition:   KAlSi3O8 (feldspar)                                                                                          SiO2  (quartz)

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  (quartz)  7 
                                      (feldspar)  6 - 6.5  
                                
Location:  Vredendal Quarry, Western Cape, South Africa.

Specimen Code:  SWCV 010

US $ 80






                                 
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