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Microcline from Deshong's Quarry, Leiperville, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

 
Microcline from Deshong's Quarry, Leiperville, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Microcline from Deshong's Quarry, Leiperville, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Microcline from Deshong's Quarry, Leiperville, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Microcline from Deshong's Quarry, Leiperville, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 50333
Mineral:Microcline
Locality:Deshong's Quarry, Leiperville, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Description:Classic specimen of several flesh-colored terminated microcline crystals with remnants of quartz and muscovite in crevices. The microcline crystals were in massive pegmatite and were exposed by carefully chipping away the surrounding minerals. Ex. John Geiges collection #913; collected pre-1930
Overall Size:11x9x6 cm
Crystals:10-50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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