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Microcline var. Sunstone from Mineral Hill, Media, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

 
Microcline var. Sunstone from Mineral Hill, Media, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Microcline var. Sunstone from Mineral Hill, Media, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Microcline var. Sunstone from Mineral Hill, Media, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 52035
Mineral:Microcline var. Sunstone
Locality:Mineral Hill, Media, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Description:Translucent cleavage of greenish microcline with minute inclusions of hematite oriented to reflect simultaneously (Schiller-effect). Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #183, acquired in 1942 from A. Guest
Overall Size:5x3x1.5 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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