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Orthoclase (Baveno-Law Twinned) with Chlorite from St. Gotthard, Kanton Uri, Switzerland

 
Orthoclase (Baveno-Law Twinned) with Chlorite from St. Gotthard, Kanton Uri, Switzerland

Orthoclase (Baveno-Law Twinned) with Chlorite from St. Gotthard, Kanton Uri, Switzerland

Orthoclase (Baveno-Law Twinned) with Chlorite from St. Gotthard, Kanton Uri, Switzerland

Orthoclase (Baveno-Law Twinned) with Chlorite from St. Gotthard, Kanton Uri, Switzerland

Orthoclase (Baveno-Law Twinned) with Chlorite from St. Gotthard, Kanton Uri, Switzerland

DESCRIPTION:No. 50916
Mineral:Orthoclase (Baveno-Law Twinned) with Chlorite
Locality:St. Gotthard, Kanton Uri, Switzerland
Description:Glassy transparent colorless orthoclase crystals twinned following the Baveno Law of feldspar twinning with green chlorite microcrystals on select faces. The largest orthoclase crystal has a distinct twin plane running diagonally across the termination. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #186
Overall Size:4.5x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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