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Microcline var. Amazonite with Smoky Quartz from Harris Park, Park County, Colorado

 
Microcline var. Amazonite with Smoky Quartz from Harris Park, Park County, Colorado

Microcline var. Amazonite with Smoky Quartz from Harris Park, Park County, Colorado

Microcline var. Amazonite with Smoky Quartz from Harris Park, Park County, Colorado

Microcline var. Amazonite with Smoky Quartz from Harris Park, Park County, Colorado

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Microcline var. Amazonite with Smoky Quartz from Harris Park, Park County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 46305
Mineral:Microcline var. Amazonite with Smoky Quartz
Locality:Harris Park, Park County, Colorado
Description:Many blocky amazonite crystals, the blue-green variety of microcline feldspar, up to 34 mm long with translucent dark-smoky quartz crystals to 40 mm long. One of the smoky quartz crystals was restored to position, a few others have chipped terminations. Ex. Bob Holzer (1934-2009) collection; originally acquired from Collector's Edge
Overall Size:11x10x6 cm
Crystals:5-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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