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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 14044
Mineral:Leucite
Locality:Mount Vesuvius, Campania, Italy (Type Locality for Leucite)
Description:Cluster of many interconnected yellowish leucite crystals with minor matrix between crystals. Fully crystallized on all sides, no point of attachment. Received in trade from Leonardi in 1968. Ex. A. Stevenson collection #301
Overall Size:25x22x20 mm
Crystals:5-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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