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Orthoclase var. Adularia with Chlorite from Val Giuv, Grischun (Graubünden), Switzerland

 
Orthoclase var. Adularia with Chlorite from Val Giuv, Grischun (Graubünden), Switzerland

Orthoclase var. Adularia with Chlorite from Val Giuv, Grischun (Graubünden), Switzerland

DESCRIPTION:No. 37809
Mineral:Orthoclase var. Adularia with Chlorite
Locality:Val Giuv, Grischun (Graubünden), Switzerland
Description:Exquisite stacked formation of sharp adularia-twinned orthoclase crystals with green chlorite microcrystal coating on all surfaces. The formation is fully crystallized on all surfaces with only a small attachment point on the rear. Ex. Arnold Goldstein (1941-2020) #141
Overall Size:7x3x2 cm
Crystals:5-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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