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Kaolinite pseudomorph after Leucite from Poços de Caldas Complex, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Kaolinite pseudomorph after Leucite from Poços de Caldas Complex, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Kaolinite pseudomorph after Leucite from Poços de Caldas Complex, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 58291
Mineral:Kaolinite pseudomorph after Leucite
Locality:Poços de Caldas Complex, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Porous kaolinite pseudomorph after a trapezohedral leucite crystal. The leucite crystallized first, then altered to kaolinite, while maintaining the original leucite shape. Ex. A. Stevenson (1916-2007) collection
Overall Size:3x3x2 cm
Crystals:30 mm pseudo
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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