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Microcline from Jirard Mine, Lac St. Jean, Québec, Canada

 
Microcline from Jirard Mine, Lac St. Jean, Québec, Canada

Microcline from Jirard Mine, Lac St. Jean, Québec, Canada

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Microcline from Jirard Mine, Lac St. Jean, Québec, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 42763
Mineral:Microcline
Locality:Jirard Mine, Lac St. Jean, Québec, Canada
Description:Large pink-gray microcline crystal with smooth crystal faces and distinct crystal form. The crystals are complete all around and show impressions of large intersecting crystals on the rear. The pinkish color is due to iron-oxide staining.
Overall Size:12x10x7 cm
Crystals:3-10 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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