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| Mineral: |
feldspar |
| Gem: |
sunstone |
| Size: |
6 mm |
| Carat: |
0.75 ct |
| Cut: |
round |
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| Origin: |
Dust Devil Mine (Oregon) link to mine |
| 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 |
| A pale colored sunstone, little or no schiller and only a blush of color. |
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