1.45" Fluorescent Orthoclase Feldspar - Namibia

Here is an orthoclase feldspar specimen that was collected from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. Under short wave UV light, the feldspar fluoresces a vibrant pink-red color.

Orthoclase is a feldspar mineral with the chemical formula KAlSi₃O₈ and a hardness of 6 - 6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale. It is considered a key component in many igneous rock formations and is one of the most abundant minerals throughout the continental crust. It can form individual crystals, but it is most commonly known for its pink coloration within granite rock. It has many commercial uses, including application in the production of a wide variety of ceramics, and is sometimes used in the manufacturing of glass.

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SPECIES
Orthoclase Feldspar
LOCATION
Erongo Mountains, Namibia
SIZE
1.45" wide
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ITEM
#132174