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Kaolinite pseudo after Orthoclase (Twinned)
- Goonbarrow Clay Pit, near St. Austell, Cornwall, England
- Small Cabinet, 7.4 x 4.0 x 1.5 cm
- Start Time: 10/10/2019 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/17/2019 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A pristine, classic, and important pseudomorph of Kaolinite after Orthoclase from the St. Austell District of Cornwall. A very sharp, fully terminated, Carlsbad-twinned Orthoclase crystal has been mostly pseudomorphed by Kaolinite and retains every detail of the original Orthoclase: crystal faces, edge, and twin details! An exceptional specimen from one of England's most famous localities. Comes with a John Albanese Fine Minerals label. Superb and large, valued $750-1000
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