Orthoclase with Quartz
specimen number:
1052409
location:
Mount Mottarone, Baveno, Piedmont, Italy
description:
Crystals of orthoclase measuring to 4.5 cm in height coming off of a granite matrix with smoky crystals of quartz. Slight damage present, still in good condition. Nice old time piece that comes with an antique label dating this to the early 20th century. This is shown at the end of the video.
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