Adularia (Twin) – Fibbia, Switzerland

Here is a rare twinned orthoclase var. adularia, covered in chlorite and very shiny hematite flakes. The adularia crystal shows a rare Baveno twinning. The complex termination is partially gemmy. Some little muscovite blades are also visible on the matrix.

• Locality : Fibbia, Fontana, Airolo, Leventina, Ticino, Switzerland
• Size : 48 mm x 32 mm x 21 mm.