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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 27910
Mineral:Microcline
Locality:Deshong's Quarry, Leiperville, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Description:Three sharp crystals of salmon-colored microcline in smoky quartz matrix. All crystals have good surface luster. For more info on the location see article: Classic Pegmatite Occurrences in Delaware County, Pennsylvania in Rocks and Minerals, M-J, 1984. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:45x25x25 mm
Crystals:16-22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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