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Orthoclase with Hyalite Opal from Tawara, Gifu pref., Japan

 
Orthoclase with Hyalite Opal from Tawara, Gifu pref., Japan

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Orthoclase with Hyalite Opal from Tawara, Gifu pref., Japan

DESCRIPTION:No. 3006
Mineral:Orthoclase with Hyalite Opal
Locality:Tawara, Gifu pref., Japan
Description:Single white to gray blocky crystal of orthoclase 3 cm across with small area coated by hyalite opal (fluoresces bright green under UV illumination).
Overall Size:3x2.5x2 cm
Crystals:3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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