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Orthoclase from Bedford, Westchester County, New York

 
Orthoclase from Bedford, Westchester County, New York

Orthoclase from Bedford, Westchester County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 18219
Mineral:Orthoclase
Locality:Bedford, Westchester County, New York
Description:Complete crystal of light-pink orthoclase with minor inclusions of black schorl tourmaline. The orthoclase crystal has a complete termination with all faces sharp and well defined. Good, old-time specimen from the quarries north of NYC.
Overall Size:5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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