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Microcline

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Microcline

With Antique Label

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Description
Locality: 
Klein Spitzkopje, Karibib, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.5 × 3.4 × 2.4 cm
Largest Crystal: 
5.50cm
Description

Sharp microcline crystal from an old collection with nice old label.

Collected 1932

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Microcline

Formula: 
KAlSi3O8
Strunz: 
9.FA.30
Crystal System: 
Triclinic - Pinacoidal
Hardness: 
6.0 - 6.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Arendal, Aust-Agder, Norway