Orthoclase with Quartz
specimen number:
3571202
location:
Guanajuato, Mexico
description:
The top of this crystallized quartz matrix hosts numerous crystals of white orthoclase to 2.0 cm in size. Classic material for this locality. Small light purple crystals of fluorite present as well.
Size: 15.0 x 10.0 x 3.5 cm (large-cabinet)
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