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Microcline (Carlsbad-law twins) from Maroon Bells, Elk Mountains, southwest of Aspen, Pitkin County and Gunnison County, Colorado

 
Microcline (Carlsbad-law twins) from Maroon Bells, Elk Mountains, southwest of Aspen, Pitkin County and Gunnison County, Colorado

Microcline (Carlsbad-law twins) from Maroon Bells, Elk Mountains, southwest of Aspen, Pitkin County and Gunnison County, Colorado

Microcline (Carlsbad-law twins) from Maroon Bells, Elk Mountains, southwest of Aspen, Pitkin County and Gunnison County, Colorado

Microcline (Carlsbad-law twins) from Maroon Bells, Elk Mountains, southwest of Aspen, Pitkin County and Gunnison County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 79923
Mineral:Microcline (Carlsbad-law twins)
Locality:Maroon Bells, Elk Mountains, southwest of Aspen, Pitkin County and Gunnison County, Colorado
Description:Rare matrix specimen of microcline crystals that are twinned following the Carlsbad Law of feldspar twinning. These microcline crystals were phenocrysts that weathered out of solid granite. The microcline crystals were restored to the matrix with glue. Collected ca. 1980
Overall Size:6.5x4x3 cm
Crystals:36 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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