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Microcline with etched surfaces from Shaw and Esrey Quarry, Chester Station, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

 
Microcline with etched surfaces from Shaw and Esrey Quarry, Chester Station, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Microcline with etched surfaces from Shaw and Esrey Quarry, Chester Station, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Microcline with etched surfaces from Shaw and Esrey Quarry, Chester Station, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 28340
Mineral:Microcline with etched surfaces
Locality:Shaw and Esrey Quarry, Chester Station, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Description:Rectangular plate or tan-colored microcline with etched surfaces resulting in thin areas standing proud of the weaker feldspar. Though it is hard to see in the photos, the crystal surfaces are lustrous with parallel crystal faces. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:9x6x2 cm
Crystals:3-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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