ALPINO, ADULARIA with QUARTZ and GREEN CHLORITE Crystals on matrix - Height: 125 mm - Width: 99 mm- 526 g

This specimen showcases a complex assemblage of minerals: adularia (a variety of orthoclase feldspar), quartz, and green chlorite all coexisting on a matrix from Alpino. Adularia is noted for its pearly to vitreous luster and is often used as a gemstone due to its translucent to transparent quality. Quartz, one of the most abundant minerals on Earth, can form clear to milky crystals, contributing hardness and durability to the matrix. The addition of green chlorite, a phyllosilicate mineral, introduces a contrasting hue and is commonly found as inclusions or coatings associated with hydrothermal mineralization. Together, these minerals represent a geological environment where temperature and chemical conditions favored the formation of feldspar and quartz under the influence of chlorite-rich fluids. Measuring 125 mm by 99 mm and weighing 526 g, this piece offers a substantial display of varied textures and colors, illustrating the beauty of mineralogical diversity within a single natural specimen.