Calcite (variety "papierspat") with Chlorite, Orthoclase and Quartz (Ref: VF37AE7)
Griesseren Valley, Maderanertal, Uri Switzerland
97mm x 62mm x 50mm
minID: K55-MQ6
Floater aggregate of Calcite crystals with oriented faces forming parallel growths of extraordinarily flattened crystals (a habit that is well known as papierspat. The aggregate is partially coated, mainly on the back, by Chlorite, very sharp Orthoclase (adularia variety) crystals and small Quartz crystals.The sample is from the duplicates collection of Joaquín Folch, whose label well send to the buyer.
Griesseren Valley, Maderanertal, Uri Switzerland (±1952)
Specimen size: 9.7 × 6.2 × 5 cm = 3.82” × 2.44” × 1.97”
Main crystal size: 5.8 × 3.2 cm = 2.28” × 1.26”
From: Fabre Minerals
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