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Microcline var. Amazonite from Pike's Peak Batholith, El Paso County, Colorado

 
Microcline var. Amazonite from Pike's Peak Batholith, El Paso County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 33905
Mineral:Microcline var. Amazonite
Locality:Pike's Peak Batholith, El Paso County, Colorado
Description:Single crystal of microcline feldspar with faces showing blue-green color, variety amazonite. The blue-green color runs through the crystal, but several outer crystal faces are colorless - typical for amazonite. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #305
Overall Size:25x25x15 mm
Crystals:25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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