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Orthoclase var. Adularia with Chlorite coating from Warren Bros. Quarry, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts

 
Orthoclase var. Adularia with Chlorite coating from Warren Bros. Quarry, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts

Orthoclase var. Adularia with Chlorite coating from Warren Bros. Quarry, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts

DESCRIPTION:No. 48716
Mineral:Orthoclase var. Adularia with Chlorite coating
Locality:Warren Bros. Quarry, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Description:Sharp adularia variety of orthoclase crystals to 22 mm across with coating of green chlorite microcrystals from a classic Alpine-type locality.
Overall Size:7x5x5 cm
Crystals:micro to 22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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