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Orthoclase pseudomorph after Leucite from Kaman District, Kirsehir Province, Turkey

 
Orthoclase pseudomorph after Leucite from Kaman District, Kirsehir Province, Turkey

Orthoclase pseudomorph after Leucite from Kaman District, Kirsehir Province, Turkey

Orthoclase pseudomorph after Leucite from Kaman District, Kirsehir Province, Turkey

Orthoclase pseudomorph after Leucite from Kaman District, Kirsehir Province, Turkey

DESCRIPTION:No. 80752
Mineral:Orthoclase pseudomorph after Leucite
Locality:Kaman District, Kirsehir Province, Turkey
Description:Large yellowish-gray orthoclase pseudomorph after a trapezohedral leucite crystal with a smaller pseudomorph on one face. The leucite crystallized first, then altered molecule by molecule to orthoclase, while maintaining the original form of the leucite. Originally acquired August 2007
Overall Size:6x6x4.5 cm
Crystals:20-60 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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