Adularia with DT Quartz (classic locale) Ordway Coll.

Item Description

Glassy, sharp, translucent, orthoclase variety adularia crystals to 5.8 cm are strikingly and aesthetically accented by a pristine, 5.5 cm, doubly terminated, water-clear, quartz crystal, that is heavily etched and included-with sparkly green chlorite microcrystals. This excellent 360-degree combination specimen is classic and seldom-seen material in this quality from the St. Gotthard Massif. Ex Al Ordway Collection # 5113 and obtained in 1983, according to his label. Valued at $250-300. MUCH BETTER IN PERSON.