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Kaolinite pseudo. carlsbad-twinned Orthoclase
- St Austell District, Cornwall, England
- Small Cabinet, 7.2 x 4.5 x 1.2 cm
- Start Time: 10/18/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/25/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A classic and old-time pseudomorph from the St. Austell District of Cornwall. A sharp, doubly terminated, wafer-thin, Carlsbad-twinned orthoclase crystal has been pseudomorphed by a super-soft mineral, kaolinite. Complete all-around, except for the periphery wear at the base. Showy and excellent material from this famed locale. valued $750-1000