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Microcline from Maroon Bells, Elk Mountains, southwest of Aspen, Pitkin County and Gunnison County, Colorado

 
Microcline from Maroon Bells, Elk Mountains, southwest of Aspen, Pitkin County and Gunnison County, Colorado

Microcline from Maroon Bells, Elk Mountains, southwest of Aspen, Pitkin County and Gunnison County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 57051
Mineral:Microcline
Locality:Maroon Bells, Elk Mountains, southwest of Aspen, Pitkin County and Gunnison County, Colorado
Description:Pristine doubly-terminated microcline crystal mounted to a mahogany base for display (the base may be removed by soaking in water to soften the glue). The microcline crystal was a phenocrysts (frozen in solid granite) that naturally weathered out. Ex. Thomas A. Penney (1934-2019) collection, collected in the 1970s by his son.
Overall Size:5x2.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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