Twinned Microcline Feldspar crystal with Iron-oxide Coating from Pakistan

$450.00

SKU : TMFC-00-1280

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This is an exceptional twinned Microcline Feldspar crystal aggregate with attractive yellowish iron-oxide coating which make this specimen so colorful. Its well crystalized all around with 360-degree view and forming an adorable large cabinet specimen. The crystals has well defined crystal edges with natural art on crystal surface. Its an indeed eye-catching example for the species in such perfection and aesthetic visuals.

Product Information:

Specimen Type	Microcline Feldspar crystal aggregate with Iron-oxide coating
Weight	1280 grams
Dimension	H: 16 x W: 10 x D: 5 cm
Origin	Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan
Treatment	None

Microcline Description

Feldspar Microcline is one of the most common feldspar minerals. it can be colorless, white, cream to pale yellow, salmon purple to purple, or shiny green to blue-green. Microcline forms quick prismatic or tabular crystals that are regularly of sizeable length: single crystals can weigh several lots and reach yards in the period. Crystals are often multiply twinned, with two sets of fine lines at proper angles to each other. This offers a “plaid” effect that is precise to microcline some of the feldspars. Microcline also can be big. The mineral occurs in rich rocks, such as granite, syenite, and granodiorite. it is discovered in granite pegmatite's and in metamorphic rocks, which include gneisses and schist's.

Microcline Associations:

Association	Quartz, sodic plagioclase, muscovite, biotitic, hornblende.
Luster	Vitreous
Zodiac	Libra
Type	Anisotropic
Hardness	6-6.5
Color	White, grey, greyish yellow, yellowish, tan, salmon-pink, bluish green, green.

Healing Properties of Microcline:

Microcline is said to stimulate clarity of thought, enhance information, and enhance one's ability to cooperate with others.
Microcline is also stated to help deal with eye issues and fevers.
It is also said to control water retention and to help quite simply childbirth.