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Albite var. Pericline from Pfitschertal, South Tirol, Italy

 
Albite var. Pericline from Pfitschertal, South Tirol, Italy

Albite var. Pericline from Pfitschertal, South Tirol, Italy

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Albite var. Pericline from Pfitschertal, South Tirol, Italy

DESCRIPTION:No. 29382
Mineral:Albite var. Pericline
Locality:Pfitschertal, South Tirol, Italy
Description:Pristine plate of white albite crystals showing Pericline habit. The albite crystals have a porcelaneous luster and well defined. One area has green chlorite coating. Ex. John Durkos collection #1107
Overall Size:11x8x5 cm
Crystals:2-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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