mineral
Polished pink-orange feldspar cabochon, likely sunstone
Feldspar, likely oligoclase or labradorite; composition approximately (Na,Ca)(Al,Si)₄O₈
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness 6–6.5; peach to orange-pink, with a vitreous-to-waxy polish and translucent areas. Feldspar has a triclinic or monoclinic crystal structure and two cleavage directions; the photo alone cannot confirm species or optical effects.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness 6–6.5; peach to orange-pink, with a vitreous-to-waxy polish and translucent areas. Feldspar has a triclinic or monoclinic crystal structure and two cleavage directions; the photo alone cannot confirm species or optical effects.
Formation & geological history
Feldspar crystallizes in cooling igneous rocks, including granites and pegmatites; deposits range from Precambrian to recent. This specimen has been cut and polished.
Uses & applications
Used as a decorative cabochon in jewelry and as a collectible lapidary stone.
Geological facts
Sunstone varieties may show glittery aventurescence from tiny copper or hematite inclusions; no diagnostic glitter is clearly visible here.
Field identification & locations
The salmon color and feldspar-like appearance suggest a feldspar cabochon, but identification would require tests or provenance. Feldspar occurs worldwide, including in India, Madagascar, Norway, and the United States.
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