| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Colorado > Microcline var. Amazonite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 54241 |
| Mineral: | Microcline var. Amazonite |
| Locality: | Smoky Hawk Mine, Jewel Pocket, Florissant, Teller County, Colorado |
| Description: | Cluster of interconnected blocky amazonite crystals, the blue-green variety of microcline feldspar caused by trace amounts of lead impurities. The amazonite has deep, rich color that is sought after by collectors. |
| Overall Size: | 4x3.5x2.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 8-20 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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