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Anorthite from Monti Monzoni, Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

 
Anorthite from Monti Monzoni, Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Anorthite from Monti Monzoni, Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Anorthite from Monti Monzoni, Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Anorthite from Monti Monzoni, Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Anorthite from Monti Monzoni, Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Anorthite from Monti Monzoni, Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

DESCRIPTION:No. 74776
Mineral:Anorthite
Locality:Monti Monzoni, Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Description:Blocky translucent anorthite crystals to 15 mm intermixed with unidentified green mineral, possibly tremolite. The anorthite crystals vary from nearly colorless, to tan, to orange (most desirable from this locality). Fluoresces red under SW UV. Ex. Julius Weber (1914-2003) collection; ex. Spinelli Gennaro (Napoli)
Overall Size:7x4x3 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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