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Orthoclase var. Adularia from Val Cristallina, Switzerland

 
Orthoclase var. Adularia from Val Cristallina, Switzerland

DESCRIPTION:No. 30112
Mineral:Orthoclase var. Adularia
Locality:Val Cristallina, Switzerland
Description:Cluster of twinned adularia crystals with minor inclusions of green chlorite. The adularia crystals are sharp, lustrous, translucent. The edges show slight irregularities. Ex. J. Cilen (1916-1997) #693
Overall Size:7x6x5 cm
Crystals:2-6 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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