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Kaolinite Psm Leucite

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Kaolinite Psm Leucite

ex Dr. F. Krantz (GER)
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Description
Locality: 
Colle Cimino, Marino, Alban Hills, Rome Province, Lazio, Italy
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
4.2 × 3.4 × 2.5 cm
Description

Italian classic from Viterbo: sharp pseudomorphs of kaolinite with tan colour after leucite crystals from the late 19th century. Rare and in excellent condition.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Kaolinite

Formula: 
Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Strunz: 
9.ED.05
Hardness: 
2.0 - 2.5
Type Locality: 
Gaoling Mine (Kauling Mine), Gaoling village, Ehu town, Fuliang Co., Jingdezhen Prefecture, Jiangxi Province, China

Leucite

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

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Best regards Roger