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Albite-Anorthite Series from
New Cornelia Mine (Ajo Mine), Ajo, Little Ajo Mts, Ajo District, Pima Co., Arizona, USA

Description
Comments:Rock forming minerals - wide range of compositions. Primary plagioclase of both the Concentrator volcanics & Cornelia quartz monzonite is largely andesine, although some zoned crystals show oligoclase rims.
Quality of samples:not specified / average specimens
Rarity at site:Common
Confirmation
Validity:Believed Valid
References
References:Thomas, W.J. & R.B. Gibbs (1983), Famous mineral localities: The New Cornelia mine, Ajo, AZ, Min.Rec.: 14: 283-298; Gilluly, J. (1946), The Ajo mining district, Arizona, USGS PP 209: 93.
Associated minerals:
Associates:Albite
Epidote
Sericite
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Albite-Anorthite Series data
Locality Data:Click here to view New Cornelia Mine (Ajo Mine), Ajo, Little Ajo Mts, Ajo District, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
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