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Microcline var. Amazonite from Florissant, Teller County, Colorado

 
Microcline var. Amazonite from Florissant, Teller County, Colorado

Microcline var. Amazonite from Florissant, Teller County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 37791
Mineral:Microcline var. Amazonite
Locality:Florissant, Teller County, Colorado
Description:Single crystal of blue-green amazonite, a variety of microcline feldspar colored by lead impurities. One broad face of this crystal has been polished to highlight the internal color. Ex. John Albanese (1898-1969), ex. John Albanese, Jr.
Overall Size:5.5x4.5x2 cm
Crystals:5.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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