Orthoclase with Fluorite
specimen number:
4421034
location:
Baveno, Piedmont, Italy
description:
Blocky crystals of orthoclase measuring to 2.7 cm are in size forming a cluster without matrix. A bluish cubic crystal of fluorite measuring 1.8 cm on edge is present on the bottom backside of the piece. This is shown in the video. The specimen was collected in the 19th century and comes with an antique label. The label dates the piece to 1868.
Size: 7.0 x 4.5 x 1.5 cm (small-cabinet)
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