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Orthoclase from Delaware County, Pennsylvania

 
Orthoclase from Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Orthoclase from Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Orthoclase from Delaware County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 34727
Mineral:Orthoclase
Locality:Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Description:Complete crystal of orthoclase feldspar with minor matrix attached. The crystal is crystallized on all surfaces with few imperfections. These orthoclase (and microcline) crystals are frozen in solid pegmatite and were carefully extracted. Ex. John A. Manley ca. 1890s
Overall Size:6x4x4 cm
Crystals:5 cm
Status: SOLD Buy similar at: Minerals from Mid-Atlantic, USA > Feldspar, Mica & other Silicates
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