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Orthoclase var. Carlsbad Twin from Climax District, Lake County, Colorado

 
Orthoclase var. Carlsbad Twin from Climax District, Lake County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 15496
Mineral:Orthoclase var. Carlsbad Twin
Locality:Climax District, Lake County, Colorado
Description:Carlsbad twin of orthoclase crystals showing the classic interpenetrant crystals with opposing terminations. From an uncommon locality for orthoclase twins. Ex. A. Stevenson collection #197
Overall Size:30x16x10 mm
Crystals:28 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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