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Orthoclase var. Adularia with Clinochlore from Gerental, Kanton Wallis, Switzerland

 
Orthoclase var. Adularia with Clinochlore from Gerental, Kanton Wallis, Switzerland

Orthoclase var. Adularia with Clinochlore from Gerental, Kanton Wallis, Switzerland

Orthoclase var. Adularia with Clinochlore from Gerental, Kanton Wallis, Switzerland

DESCRIPTION:No. 45160
Mineral:Orthoclase var. Adularia with Clinochlore
Locality:Gerental, Kanton Wallis, Switzerland
Description:Translucent colorless orthoclase, variety adularia crystals up to 45 mm in a curved formation of interconnected parallel crystals with lustrous crystal faces that have a thin, partial coating of green clinochlore chlorite. Only 2 small attachment points.
Overall Size:14.5x4x4 cm
Crystals:5-45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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