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Feldspar Psm Leucite

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Feldspar Psm Leucite

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Description
Locality: 
Loučná pod Klinovcem, Chomutov District, Ústí nad Labem Region, Czech Republic
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6 × 5 × 4 cm
Largest Crystal: 
4.00cm
Description

Very curious and large crystal of a leucite pseudomorphosed by feldspar on matrix.

A classic from Czech Republic appreciated by pseudomorph collectors. Beautiful and rare specimen.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Feldspar

Group Parent: 
Feldspar Group

Leucite

Formula: 
K(AlSi2O6)
Strunz: 
9.GB.05
Hardness: 
5.5 - 6.0
Type Locality: 
Monte Somma, Somma-Vesuvius Complex, Naples Province, Campania, Italy