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Orthoclase (Baveno- and Manebach-Twinned) from Baveno, Novara, Piemonte, Italy

 
Orthoclase (Baveno- and Manebach-Twinned) from Baveno, Novara, Piemonte, Italy

Orthoclase (Baveno- and Manebach-Twinned) from Baveno, Novara, Piemonte, Italy

DESCRIPTION:No. 39804
Mineral:Orthoclase (Baveno- and Manebach-Twinned)
Locality:Baveno, Novara, Piemonte, Italy
Description:Elongated orthoclase crystals exhibiting two combined forms of twinning. A central twin plane following the Manebach law runs is distinctly visible from the front, but the diagonal Baveno law twin plane is visible on the termination.
Overall Size:8x2x2 cm
Crystals:8 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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