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Microcline var. Amazonite from Rocket Mine, Crystal Peak area, Teller County, Colorado

 
Microcline var. Amazonite from Rocket Mine, Crystal Peak area, Teller County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 32037
Mineral:Microcline var. Amazonite
Locality:Rocket Mine, Crystal Peak area, Teller County, Colorado
Description:Single crystal of microcline feldspar with mottled green color and one face of the termination capped with white albite. The green color is quite rich, typical of this mine.
Overall Size:4.5x4x3 cm
Crystals:4.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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