Kaolinite, Orthoclase

Specimen ID: K2D-R5K

Mineral(s)
Kaolinite : Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Orthoclase : K(AlSi3O8)
Locality
Mindat locality:
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Kaolinite pseudomorphic after orthoclase. The orthoclase crystals are actually only partially altered, with thin kaolinitic coatings on crystal faces, cleavage surfaces, and also the matrix. Specimen 5.8 cm left to right. Collection and photograph Norman King.
Norman King - 27th May 2012
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