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Leucite from Monte Vesuvius, Campania, Italy (Type Locality for Leucite)

 
Leucite from Monte Vesuvius, Campania, Italy (Type Locality for Leucite)

Leucite from Monte Vesuvius, Campania, Italy (Type Locality for Leucite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 32911
Mineral:Leucite
Locality:Monte Vesuvius, Campania, Italy (Type Locality for Leucite)
Description:Genuine leucite crystals in volcanic matrix. The crystals are pure leucite, not the pseudoleucites (feldspar pseudomorphs after leucite) that are normally sold in the marketplace as leucite.
Overall Size:5.5x3.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:9-16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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