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Albite var. Moonstone with Sunstone from Crump's Quarry, Mineral Hill, Middletown Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

 
Albite var. Moonstone with Sunstone from Crump's Quarry, Mineral Hill, Middletown Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Albite var. Moonstone with Sunstone from Crump's Quarry, Mineral Hill, Middletown Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 28339
Mineral:Albite var. Moonstone with Sunstone
Locality:Crump's Quarry, Mineral Hill, Middletown Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Description:Polished specimen of moonstone with veins of sunstone. When illuminated and held at a certain angle, a bright blue flash is visible throughout the specimen. The sunstone flashes a coppery-orange at a different angle. The best I have from this location. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:8x7x4 cm
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Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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