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Chemical formula
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KAlSi 3 Or 8 |
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Crystalline System
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Monoclinic |
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Class
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Silicates |
| Origin | Las Machotas, Zarzalejo |
| Size |
Medium: 3.00-4.00 cm |
Orthose Crystallized in twinned form.
"Baveno twins" and "Carlsbad twins" can be seen, being typical twins studied in crystallography.
Orthoclase is used in the porcelain industry, from the production of decorative and household objects, to the manufacture of electrical insulators, dental pastes, special glasses and ceramic enamels.
The piece you receive may differ slightly from the photo shown, since the minerals are natural and no pieces are identical. The size is approximate.