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Albite, Schorl, Orthoclase, Quartz


Albite : Na[AlSi3O8], Schorl : [Na][Fe2+3][Al6][(OH)3|OH|(BO3)3|Si6O18], Orthoclase : K[AlSi3O8], Quartz : SiO2

Photo Copyright © Sarah Sudcowsky  - This image is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited.
Locality: San Piero in Campo, Campo nell'Elba, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
This perfect albite crystal is 1,5 x 1 x 0,4 cm. The whole specimen is about 5 x 4 x 4 cm. The main crystal, among several other ones, is standing on the matrix and it has a good vitreous transparence. Found and collected by Sarah Sudcowsky

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