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Orthoclase & Spessartine

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Orthoclase & Spessartine

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Description
Locality: 
Latinka, Ardino, Kardzhali Province, Bulgaria
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5 × 3.5 × 3 cm
Description

Uncommon old piece from the locality.The site is defunct and this material is now absent.This is a fine piece with good luster and form for both species.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Orthoclase

Formula: 
KAlSi3O8
Strunz: 
9.FA.30
Hardness: 
6.0
Streak: 
White

Spessartine

Formula: 
Mn2+3Al2(SiO4)3
Strunz: 
9.AD.25
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
6.5 - 7.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Sommer quarry, Wendelberg, Haibach, Aschaffenburg, Spessart, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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