Granite pseudomorph after Orthoclase (Carlsbad Twin) (ex Van Tichelen Collection)

Nuevo, Lakeview Mts, Riverside County, California
Small Cabinet, 5.7 x 3.8 x 1.8 cm
Start Time: 02/08/2018 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/15/2018 6:47:56 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A strange pseudomorph featuring a rock type replacing a mineral species in the form of a Carlsbad twinned Orthoclase which has been pseudomorphed by granite! I cannot say that I have seen one of these before. The piece still retains excellent crystal form and looks beautiful from all sides. An odd specimen to be sure, and certainly worth picking up if you collect pseudomorphs or minerals from California. From the collection of Wouter Van Tichelen (specimen #20040501).

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