Microcline, Quartz (Var: Smoky Quartz)

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Uncommon on that market, this is an old New Hampshire specimen of smoky quartz crystals in association with orthoclase (the same combination that appears in specimens from Colorado, with the orthoclase being usually in the form of blue "amazonite" in that case). The orthoclase here appears as both blocky crystals and piled-up clusters of smaller crystals. The smokies are of superb quality - gemmy and with glassy luster!