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Orthoclase var. Adularia from Val Guiv, Kanton Uri, Switzerland

 
Orthoclase var. Adularia from Val Guiv, Kanton Uri, Switzerland

DESCRIPTION:No. 40429
Mineral:Orthoclase var. Adularia
Locality:Val Guiv, Kanton Uri, Switzerland
Description:Linear formation of colorless orthoclase, variety adularia crystals with no matrix attached. The front face have silky striations, the rear has a light greenish chlorite coating.
Overall Size:4x2x1.3 cm
Crystals:4-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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