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Albite var. Pericline Twins from Pfitschertal, South Tirol, Italy

 
Albite var. Pericline Twins from Pfitschertal, South Tirol, Italy

Albite var. Pericline Twins from Pfitschertal, South Tirol, Italy

Below: fluorescence under ultraviolet illumination
Albite var. Pericline Twins from Pfitschertal, South Tirol, Italy

DESCRIPTION:No. 29382
Mineral:Albite var. Pericline Twins
Locality:Pfitschertal, South Tirol, Italy
Description:Pristine plate of white albite crystals showing Pericline-twin habit. The albite crystals have a porcelaineous luster and well defined. One area has green chlorite coating. No damage. Ex. John Durkos collection #1107
Overall Size:11x8x5 cm
Crystals:2-15 mm
Status: SOLD Buy similar at: Minerals from Europe > Feldspar, Mica & other Silicates
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