Microcline (Var: Amazonite), Albite

Specimen ID: E5Q-NLH

Mineral(s)
Microcline (Var: Amazonite) : K(AlSi3O8)
Albite : Na(AlSi3O8)
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
6.8cm x 6.4cm x 3.5cm
Events

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6.8 x 6.4 x 3.5 cm. These amazonites from Ethiopia have given Colorado amazonites a run for their money! They certainly have equal quality when in specimens such as this, with separation of crystals and fine deep robins-egg blue color. The three main crystals here are perfectly arranged on the pale orthoclase matrix. They measure up to 2 cm in height and are about 2 cm across the terminations.
Robert Lavinsky - 13th September 2007
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