Microcline (Var: Amazonite), Quartz (Var: Smoky Quartz)
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This specimen features green tipped, amazonite crystals, to 5.0 cm in length, in parallel growth along with a translucent crystal of smoky quartz to 2.0 cm in length. It is from the collection of James E. Moresby White. It has never been cleaned since the day it was found and retains pocket clay coating. Ex. Carnegie Museum Collection.
Product details
SpeciesAmazonite, Quartz, Smoky quartz, Microcline
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.3 x 5.6 x 5.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Colorado, Pikes Peak, Teller County
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
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vivid blue-green microcline with checkerboard twinning and color; prized in smoky quartz and albite matrices, with Colorado and Urals localities.Regional guide
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