AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Pennsylvania > Microcline

Search
 

Online Mineral Museum Archive of Mineral Photographs and Mineral Descriptions from John Betts - Fine Minerals.com and Allminerals.com

   

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 27832
Mineral:Microcline
Locality:Deshong's Quarry, Leiperville, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Description:Cluster of several large microcline feldspar crystals up to 5 cm with minor quartz and muscovite. This cluster has been repaired - typical of old Pennsylvania specimens. See article Classic Pegmatite Occurrences in Delaware County, Pennsylvania in R&M. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:7x7x5 cm
Crystals:3-5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved

The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property. ;