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| Mineral: |
feldspar |
| Gem: |
orthoclase |
| Size: |
12 mm |
| Carat: |
5.7 ct |
| Cut: |
whirlpool cut |
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| Origin: |
mexico |
| General Info: |
The generic term "feldspar" comes from the Germanic term "feldt spat", meaning "mineral with prominent cleavage from the field". It was a prime constituent of many of the rocks over turned by farmers while plowing their fields. The feldspars are made up of three fundamental members and a wide number of chemical mixtures. |
| Additional Information |
| This stone was cut by a Russian cutter from material found in Mexico. |
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