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Leucite from Rocca Monfini, Italy

 
Leucite from Rocca Monfini, Italy

Leucite from Rocca Monfini, Italy

DESCRIPTION:No. 18858
Mineral:Leucite
Locality:Rocca Monfini, Italy
Description:Large complex crystal of leucite without matrix. The specimen was donated to a museum by W.S. Vaux - at one time the greatest collector in the US. This specimen must have been significant at the time, if it was worthy of Vaux. Ex. Westtown School (West Chester, Pa.) Collection no. 6944-45, donated by William Sansom Vaux (1811-1882).
Overall Size:5.5x4.5x4 cm
Crystals:5.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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