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Microcline var. Amazonite from Take 5 Claim, Florissant, Teller County, Colorado

 
Microcline var. Amazonite from Take 5 Claim, Florissant, Teller County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 33904
Mineral:Microcline var. Amazonite
Locality:Take 5 Claim, Florissant, Teller County, Colorado
Description:Sharp, well formed crystals of blue-green microcline, variety amazonite, with remnants of a smoky quartz crystal on one side. The amazonite crystals show good color throughout and are all complete and undamaged. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #304
Overall Size:7x6x3 cm
Crystals:9-26 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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