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Fluorapatite, Albite, and Schorl, 8.5 cm wide
Chumar Bakhoor, Nagar, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
James Madison University
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Orthoclase Feldspar
Orthoclase Feldspar
Mohs: 6, Absolute: 72
Mohs: 6, Absolute: 72
Orthoclase is a type of feldspar and is commonly found in granite as well as in its crystal form. It is used in scouring powder.
Orthoclase is a type of feldspar and is commonly found in granite as well as in its crystal form. It is used in scouring powder.
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5: Apatite
5: Apatite
7: Quartz
7: Quartz
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