A stunning raw Clinochlore specimen displaying a magnificent open fan formation of densely packed, elongated blades that radiate upward and outward from a central base in a sweeping, wing-like arc. The individual blades are sharply defined and richly detailed, their surfaces carrying a brilliant silky metallic lustre that shifts between silver, pale sage and deep forest green as the light moves across them. Multiple overlapping fans are visible within the overall form, each one a perfect natural arrangement of fibrous crystal growth that speaks to the extraordinary mineralogical processes that created this piece.
The upper edge of the specimen has a beautifully open, almost chalice-like quality, the blades spreading wide and curving gently outward to create a natural bowl-like form at the top. The contrast between the bright, reflective silver-green blade faces and the deep charcoal shadows between them gives the piece exceptional three-dimensional depth and visual drama from every angle.
Clinochlore Specimen, Raw Fan Formation, Silver Green - 95 grams
Weight: 95 grams
Measurements: H 38mm W 54mm D 46mm
