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Orthoclase var. Carlsbad Twins from Ray, Mineral Creek District, Pinal County, Arizona

 
Orthoclase var. Carlsbad Twins from Ray, Mineral Creek District, Pinal County, Arizona

Orthoclase var. Carlsbad Twins from Ray, Mineral Creek District, Pinal County, Arizona

Orthoclase var. Carlsbad Twins from Ray, Mineral Creek District, Pinal County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 42581
Mineral:Orthoclase var. Carlsbad Twins
Locality:Ray, Mineral Creek District, Pinal County, Arizona
Description:Phenocrysts of tan-colored orthoclase crystals in a coarse conglomerate-like matrix. The orthoclase crystals exhibit Carlsbad-law twinning indicated by the two off-center termination points. Ex. Upsala College
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:10-22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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