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Orthoclase var. Adularia with Chlorite coating from Tilcon Quarry, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts

 
Orthoclase var. Adularia with Chlorite coating from Tilcon Quarry, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts

Orthoclase var. Adularia with Chlorite coating from Tilcon Quarry, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts

DESCRIPTION:No. 36136
Mineral:Orthoclase var. Adularia with Chlorite coating
Locality:Tilcon Quarry, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Description:Sharp orthoclase crystals showing adularia-twinning throughout. The adularia crystals are completely overgrown with green chlorite on all surfaces. A good specimen of Alpine-type minerals from this seldom-collected quarry.
Overall Size:8x8x6 cm
Crystals:.5-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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