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Orthoclase var. Carlsbad-twins from Summit County, Colorado

 
Orthoclase var. Carlsbad-twins from Summit County, Colorado

Orthoclase var. Carlsbad-twins from Summit County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 33540
Mineral:Orthoclase var. Carlsbad-twins
Locality:Summit County, Colorado
Description:Six loose crystals of light gray orthoclase, all exhibiting Carlsbad-law twinning. The crystals have remnants of altered matrix still attached that can be removed with time.
Overall Size:25-35 mm
Crystals:25-35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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