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Albite var. Cleavelandite from San Diego County, California

 
Albite var. Cleavelandite from San Diego County, California

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Albite var. Cleavelandite from San Diego County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 39669
Mineral:Albite var. Cleavelandite
Locality:San Diego County, California
Description:Platy pale-blue cleavelandite variety of albite feldspar with minor pink lepidolite in crevices. Fluoresces red under UV illumination. Ex. W. Frech collection #1713
Overall Size:6x5x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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