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Microcline (Manebach Law Twin) from Sierra de Palo Dulce, Xaltianguis, Guerrero, Mexico

 
Microcline (Manebach Law Twin) from Sierra de Palo Dulce, Xaltianguis, Guerrero, Mexico

Microcline (Manebach Law Twin) from Sierra de Palo Dulce, Xaltianguis, Guerrero, Mexico

Microcline (Manebach Law Twin) from Sierra de Palo Dulce, Xaltianguis, Guerrero, Mexico

Microcline (Manebach Law Twin) from Sierra de Palo Dulce, Xaltianguis, Guerrero, Mexico

Microcline (Manebach Law Twin) from Sierra de Palo Dulce, Xaltianguis, Guerrero, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 69884
Mineral:Microcline (Manebach Law Twin)
Locality:Sierra de Palo Dulce, Xaltianguis, Guerrero, Mexico
Description:Prismatic white microcline crystals with tan-colored etched outer surfaces. The microcline crystals are twinned following the Manebach Law of feldspar twinning with the twin plane running through the center of the largest microcline crystals. Ex. John Geiges collection #486, acquired in 1997 from D. Beals
Overall Size:5.5x3x2 cm
Crystals:20-50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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