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Albite (Var: Pericline)

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Pearlescent, lustrous, sharp albite variety pericline crystals to 2.6 cm aesthetically and richly cover matrix on this superb specimen from an UNCOMMON for the species, but famous Austrian locality - Griewies in the Rauris Valley. No damage to the major crystals. From the collection of noted Alpine collector, Rolf Wein.

Product details

SpeciesAlbite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.0 x 7.1 x 6.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Albite
Mineral guide
Learn about Albite
sodium plagioclase famed for snow-white cleavelandite blades and Alpine pericline crystals; pegmatite matrices, bright luster, and appeal.
Regional guide
Albite from Grieswies
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