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Microcline from Deshong's Quarry, Leiperville, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

 
Microcline from Deshong's Quarry, Leiperville, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Microcline from Deshong's Quarry, Leiperville, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 27760
Mineral:Microcline
Locality:Deshong's Quarry, Leiperville, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Description:Several large crystals of microcline exposed from quartz pegmatite matrix. The smallest crystal on the end has been restored to position. One of the largest microcline specimens I have from this old quarry. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:13x8x4 cm
Crystals:1-7 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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