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Albite var. Moonstone from Rabb Park, northeast of Mimbres, Grant County, New Mexico

 
Albite var. Moonstone from Rabb Park, northeast of Mimbres, Grant County, New Mexico

Albite var. Moonstone from Rabb Park, northeast of Mimbres, Grant County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 52902
Mineral:Albite var. Moonstone
Locality:Rabb Park, northeast of Mimbres, Grant County, New Mexico
Description:Three fragments of white moonstone variety of albite, that exhibit strong blue Schiller-effect when rotated under point sources of light. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection
Overall Size:16-18 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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