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Orthoclase-Microcline from St. Lawrence County, New York

 
Orthoclase-Microcline from St. Lawrence County, New York

Orthoclase-Microcline from St. Lawrence County, New York

Orthoclase-Microcline from St. Lawrence County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 45241
Mineral:Orthoclase-Microcline
Locality:St. Lawrence County, New York
Description:Blocky tan-colored feldspar crystals tentatively identified as orthoclase, however the NY State Museum reports that most similar specimens are actually microcline. Minor green diopside is in a vein running through the bottom. Ex. Upsala College; ex. Eastburn collection ca. 1875
Overall Size:9x8x5 cm
Crystals:10-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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