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Microcline var. Amazonite with Smoky Quartz from Harry's Hill, Crystal Peak area, 6.5 km northeast of Lake George, Park-Teller Counties, Colorado

 
Microcline var. Amazonite with Smoky Quartz from Harry's Hill, Crystal Peak area, 6.5 km northeast of Lake George, Park-Teller Counties, Colorado

Microcline var. Amazonite with Smoky Quartz from Harry's Hill, Crystal Peak area, 6.5 km northeast of Lake George, Park-Teller Counties, Colorado

Microcline var. Amazonite with Smoky Quartz from Harry's Hill, Crystal Peak area, 6.5 km northeast of Lake George, Park-Teller Counties, Colorado

Microcline var. Amazonite with Smoky Quartz from Harry's Hill, Crystal Peak area, 6.5 km northeast of Lake George, Park-Teller Counties, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 60683
Mineral:Microcline var. Amazonite with Smoky Quartz
Locality:Harry's Hill, Crystal Peak area, 6.5 km northeast of Lake George, Park-Teller Counties, Colorado
Description:Two blocky green amazonite crystals, the green variety of microcline feldspar caused by trace amounts of lead impurities, to 40 mm with transparent pale-smoky quartz crystal 40 mm long penetrating one amazonite crystal. Ex. Harry Vaughn collection
Overall Size:5x5x4 cm
Crystals:35-40 mm
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