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Microcline from Crystal Peak area, 6.5 km northeast of Lake George, Park-Teller Counties, Colorado

 
Microcline from Crystal Peak area, 6.5 km northeast of Lake George, Park-Teller Counties, Colorado

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Microcline from Crystal Peak area, 6.5 km northeast of Lake George, Park-Teller Counties, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 39982
Mineral:Microcline
Locality:Crystal Peak area, 6.5 km northeast of Lake George, Park-Teller Counties, Colorado
Description:Plate of translucent, blocky microcline crystals with pale greenish color (not green enough to be called amazonite). The microcline fluoresces deep red under UV illumination.
Overall Size:7x7x3 cm
Crystals:8-22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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