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Microcline (Carlsbad-law twinned) from Moat Mountain, west of North Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire

 
Microcline (Carlsbad-law twinned) from Moat Mountain, west of North Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire

Microcline (Carlsbad-law twinned) from Moat Mountain, west of North Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire

Microcline (Carlsbad-law twinned) from Moat Mountain, west of North Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire

DESCRIPTION:No. 56436
Mineral:Microcline (Carlsbad-law twinned)
Locality:Moat Mountain, west of North Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire
Description:Prismatic white microcline crystals to 65 mm that are twinned following the Carlsbad Law of feldspar twinning. The subtle twin plane is visible on the termination and prism faces of the microcline crystals. Ex. Thomas A. Penney (1934-2019) collection #349, collected in the 1960s-70s.
Overall Size:6.5x4.5x3 cm
Crystals:65 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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