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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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 28138
Mineral:Microcline
Locality:Deshong's Quarry, Leiperville, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Description:Pink-yellow microcline crystal with remnants of matrix. These specimens are extracted from solid pegmatite. One corner is incomplete. For more info see article: Classic Pegmatite Occurrences in Delaware County, Pennsylvania in R.M. M-J, 1984. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:5x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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