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Microcline var. Amazonite with Smoky Quartz from Crystal Creek, Florissant, Teller County, Colorado

 
Microcline var. Amazonite with Smoky Quartz from Crystal Creek, Florissant, Teller County, Colorado

Microcline var. Amazonite with Smoky Quartz from Crystal Creek, Florissant, Teller County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 26025
Mineral:Microcline var. Amazonite with Smoky Quartz
Locality:Crystal Creek, Florissant, Teller County, Colorado
Description:Several large crystals of amazonite intergrown with partial crystals of smoky quartz. This specimen has been washed, but has not been cleaned further to remove the brown limonite - a good example of how they occur naturally.
Overall Size:8x6x5 cm
Crystals:1-4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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