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Kaolinite pseudomorph after Orthoclase from St. Austell, Cornwall, England

 
Kaolinite pseudomorph after Orthoclase from St. Austell, Cornwall, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 16914
Mineral:Kaolinite pseudomorph after Orthoclase
Locality:St. Austell, Cornwall, England
Description:White kaolinite pseudomorph after twinned orthoclase crystals. These were called pig's eggs by local farmers where they were found by rooting pigs in the soil. Ex. A. Stevenson collection #877
Overall Size:30x18x8 mm
Crystals:30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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