A truly exceptional raw Clinochlore specimen displaying one of the most dramatic crystal habits found in the mineral world. Across the entire surface of this piece, densely packed blades and fibrous crystal fans radiate outward in sweeping, feather-like formations, their surfaces catching the light with a brilliant silky metallic lustre that shifts between silver, pale sage green and deep forest green depending on the angle. The contrast between the bright, mirror-like reflective faces of the blades and the deep charcoal shadows between them gives this specimen a remarkable three-dimensional depth and visual drama.
Multiple radiating fans are visible across different faces of the piece, each one a perfect natural fan of elongated blades spreading outward from a central point like a frozen explosion of silver-green silk. The overall form is bold and sculptural, with a dynamic, energetic quality that makes it as compelling as any mineral specimen of far greater rarity or value.
Clinochlore Specimen, Raw Radiating Blades, Silver Green - 110 grams
Weight: 110 grams
Measurements: H 49mm W 56mm D 51mm
