What kind of mineral is this ?

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Is it translucent? Will light pass through it? It looks like it has a high luster in the last three photos. Reminds me of alluvial Feldspar.
 

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Light will not pass thru it but has metallic undertones when light enter it.found a picture on line of golden felspar that looks a lot like it.First photo specimen from on line,other photos original piece. orthoclase-golden.jpg20171011_183602.jpg20171011_183602.jpg20171011_183530.jpg20171011_183139.jpg
 

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Try a hardness and streak testing please.
 

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Don't know about you guys, but I'd like to see a fresh exposure!
 

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