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Orthoclase var. Sunstone from Scrub Oaks Mine, Mine Hill, Dover, Morris County, New Jersey

 
Orthoclase var. Sunstone from Scrub Oaks Mine, Mine Hill, Dover, Morris County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 30312
Mineral:Orthoclase var. Sunstone
Locality:Scrub Oaks Mine, Mine Hill, Dover, Morris County, New Jersey
Description:Old specimen of a red-brown feldspar (orthoclase?) with one area showing a strong Schiller-effect.
Overall Size:5x4x3 cm
Crystals:3-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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