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Microcline var. Amazonite with Smoky Quartz from Pike's Peak Batholith, El Paso County, Colorado

 
Microcline var. Amazonite with Smoky Quartz from Pike's Peak Batholith, El Paso County, Colorado

Microcline var. Amazonite with Smoky Quartz from Pike's Peak Batholith, El Paso County, Colorado

Microcline var. Amazonite with Smoky Quartz from Pike's Peak Batholith, El Paso County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 37414
Mineral:Microcline var. Amazonite with Smoky Quartz
Locality:Pike's Peak Batholith, El Paso County, Colorado
Description:Elongated formation of interconnected amazonite crystals, a variety of microcline feldspar. A single smoky quartz crystal is nestled in one crevice. The amazonite has a faint green color on some faces. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #4415; acquired from Wards in 1981; ex. Clarence Coil
Overall Size:10x4.5x2 cm
Crystals:15-53 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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