Pericline from Habachtal, Austria – Densely Covered Crystal Specimen

This Pericline specimen from Habachtal in Salzburg, Austria is extensively covered with numerous white to slightly cream-colored crystals. The crystals occupy large parts of the surface and form a dense, varied crystal landscape.

The specimen measures 11 × 9 × 3.5 cm and weighs 476.8 g. It is therefore classified as a Large cabinet specimen. The Pericline crystals are opaque and predominantly show a short-prismatic to tabular-prismatic habit.

Densely covered Pericline crystal specimen

The surface of the specimen is covered with numerous Pericline/Albite crystals of different sizes that are closely intergrown. In addition to many smaller crystals, several more clearly developed larger individual crystals stand out.

The crystals are white to slightly cream-colored and opaque. Some crystal faces show a subtle to locally distinct luster. The different sizes and orientations of the crystals give the surface a lively and three-dimensional appearance.

The crystal habit is predominantly short-prismatic to tabular-prismatic, while some individual crystals appear somewhat more blocky.

Pericline from Habachtal in Salzburg

The Habachtal valley in Salzburg, Austria is a traditional Alpine mineral locality. In addition to its well-known Emerald occurrences, numerous other Alpine minerals are found there, including feldspars such as Pericline and Albite.

This specimen is particularly attractive because of its large surface densely covered with white crystals. With a size of 11 cm, it represents a substantial Alpine collector specimen from Austria.