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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 46306
Mineral:Microcline var. Amazonite
Locality:Pike's Peak Batholith, El Paso County, Colorado
Description:Large cluster of blocky amazonite crystals, the blue-green variety of microcline feldspar. The blue-green color is caused by minute lead impurities. Holzer's label indicated it was illustrated in print, but where is unknown. Ex. Bob Holzer (1934-2009) collection
Overall Size:14x11x6 cm
Crystals:20-45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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