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Microcline from Tawara (Tahara), Hirukawa-mura, Ena-gun, SE Gifu, Japan

 
Microcline from Tawara (Tahara), Hirukawa-mura, Ena-gun, SE Gifu, Japan

Microcline from Tawara (Tahara), Hirukawa-mura, Ena-gun, SE Gifu, Japan

DESCRIPTION:No. 43443
Mineral:Microcline
Locality:Tawara (Tahara), Hirukawa-mura, Ena-gun, SE Gifu, Japan
Description:Blocky white microcline crystals with muscovite mica microcrystals scattered over the surfaces. There is a shallow crack between several crystals that formed post-crystallization, then was partially filled with late crystal growth.
Overall Size:5.5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:micro to 22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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