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Calcite (variety "papierspat") with Chlorite, Orthoclase and Quartz (Ref: VF37AE7)

Griesseren Valley, Maderanertal, Uri  Switzerland
97mm x 62mm x 50mm
minID: QLE-TLP
$270 *
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 we’ll 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”
Data last checked on 9th Jun 2023 - specimen may no longer be available

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