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Orthoclase var. Adularia from Val Cristallina, Grischun (Graubünden), Switzerland

 
Orthoclase var. Adularia from Val Cristallina, Grischun (Graubünden), Switzerland

Orthoclase var. Adularia from Val Cristallina, Grischun (Graubünden), Switzerland

Orthoclase var. Adularia from Val Cristallina, Grischun (Graubünden), Switzerland

Orthoclase var. Adularia from Val Cristallina, Grischun (Graubünden), Switzerland

DESCRIPTION:No. 43108
Mineral:Orthoclase var. Adularia
Locality:Val Cristallina, Grischun (Graubünden), Switzerland
Description:Large colorless adularia variety of orthoclase crystals with lustrous, striated crystal faces and green chlorite coating on faces that were on the inside of the pocket. The complex form of the adularia is hard to photograph - must see in person.
Overall Size:8x7x5 cm
Crystals:30-60 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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