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Microcline from (Avondale, Ridley Township?), Delaware County, Pennsylvania

 
Microcline from (Avondale, Ridley Township?), Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Microcline from (Avondale, Ridley Township?), Delaware County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 30398
Mineral:Microcline
Locality:(Avondale, Ridley Township?), Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Description:Two large crystals of microcline feldspar in quartz and muscovite with scattered red garnets. The microcline crystals are quite large and well developed. The crystal surfaces are clean and have a sugary texture. Ex. Jay Lininger (1939-2004); auction lot 579, item no. 02185
Overall Size:14x13x7 cm
Crystals:6 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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