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Talc pseudomorphs after Quartz from Göpfersgrün, Fichtelgebirge, Franken, Bayern, Germany

 
Talc pseudomorphs after Quartz from Göpfersgrün, Fichtelgebirge, Franken, Bayern, Germany

Talc pseudomorphs after Quartz from Göpfersgrün, Fichtelgebirge, Franken, Bayern, Germany

DESCRIPTION:No. 64378
Mineral:Talc pseudomorphs after Quartz
Locality:Göpfersgrün, Fichtelgebirge, Franken, Bayern, Germany
Description:Classic specimen of pale-brown talc pseudomorphs after prismatic quartz crystals to 6 mm with lustrous surfaces. The quartz crystallized first, then altered to talc, but maintaining the original shape of the quartz crystals. Ex. Mort Metersky collection
Overall Size:22x14x9 mm
Crystals:3-6 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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