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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 52312
Mineral:Microcline var. Moonstone
Locality:Mineral Hill, Media, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Description:Crystalline mass of translucent gray microcline feldspar with veins and zones of lamellar crystallization the reflect light simultaneously. Normally moonstone from this site exhibits a blue Schiller-effect, but I cannot detect any on this specimen. Ex. John Geiges collection
Overall Size:9x6x2.5 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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