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Orthoclase var. Adularia from Grosstal, Kanton Uri, Switzerland

 
Orthoclase var. Adularia from Grosstal, Kanton Uri, Switzerland

Orthoclase var. Adularia from Grosstal, Kanton Uri, Switzerland

DESCRIPTION:No. 28913
Mineral:Orthoclase var. Adularia
Locality:Grosstal, Kanton Uri, Switzerland
Description:Large crystals of translucent adularia with partial coating of green chlorite on selected faces. The crystals are twinned repeatedly and resemble a stack of several crystals in parallel orientation. Hard to photograph - must be seen in person. No damage
Overall Size:35x35x30 mm
Crystals:35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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