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ORTHOCLASE var. Adularia on QUARTZ
Hashupa, Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan 11.5 × 7.5 × 10 cm

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Bill & Carol Smith Collection Bill and Carol Smith amassed a quite comprehensive suite of Pakistani minerals over the years picking up unusual species and habits of common minerals whenever they could. They were always quick to visit Dudley Blauwet of Mountain Minerals (their primary source) when he returned from buying trips to Pakistan in hopes of picking up another unusual specimen for the suite.

Common minerals yes, but what an attractive combination. The stark white feldspar crystals are a wonderful contrast to the gem clear quartz crystals they’re resting on.

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