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Microcline var. Amazonite from Konso, Southern Nations and Nationalities Regional State, Ethiopia

 
Microcline var. Amazonite from Konso, Southern Nations and Nationalities Regional State, Ethiopia

Microcline var. Amazonite from Konso, Southern Nations and Nationalities Regional State, Ethiopia

Microcline var. Amazonite from Konso, Southern Nations and Nationalities Regional State, Ethiopia

DESCRIPTION:No. 50706
Mineral:Microcline var. Amazonite
Locality:Konso, Southern Nations and Nationalities Regional State, Ethiopia
Description:Large amazonite crystal, the blue-green variety of microcline caused by minute lead impurities, with smaller white microcline crystals around the base.
Overall Size:7x6x3.5 cm
Crystals:58 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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