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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 40668 |
| Mineral: | Leucite |
| Locality: | Roccamonfina, Campania, Italy |
| Description: | Many white pseudo-trapezohedral leucite crystals in volcanic matrix. The outer edges of the leucite crystals have brownish color that enhances the edge visibility. Several crystals are cleaved revealing the same brownish internal color. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #6735; ex. Dr. Robert J. King 1988 |
| Overall Size: | 10x6x4.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 3-18 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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