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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 59738 |
| Mineral: | Microcline |
| Locality: | Deshong's Quarry, Leiperville, Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
| Description: | Single crystal of tan-brown microcline feldspar perched on pegmatite matrix from the old Deshong's Quarry. For more info on the location see article Classic Pegmatite Occurrences in Delaware County, Pennsylvania in Rocks and Minerals, M-J, 1984. Ex Jeff Weissman collection #1880; ex. Betts #27795; ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970) |
| Overall Size: | 9x7x6 cm |
| Crystals: | 4 cm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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