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2 unusual facts about Oligoclase


Oligoclase

Another variety more frequently used as a gemstone is the aventurine-feldspar or sun-stone found as reddish cleavage masses in gneiss at Tvedestrand in southern Norway; this presents a brilliant red to golden metallic glitter, due to the presence of numerous small scales of hematite oriented within the feldspar structure.

Perfectly colorless and transparent glassy material found at Bakersville, North Carolina has occasionally been faceted as a gemstone.


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