Leucite, Roccamonfina, Caserta, Campania, Italy.

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A fine specimen of leucite crystal, a rare mineral belonging to the tectosilicate family found only in mafic igneous eruptive rocks.

It is associated with a volcanic tuff gangue containing a few crystals of black pyroxene, certainly augite.

A mineral from the Roccamonfina volcanic complex in Italy.

  • Description

    Description

    A fine specimen of leucite crystal, a rare mineral belonging to the tectosilicate family found only in mafic igneous eruptive rocks.

    It is associated with a volcanic tuff gangue containing a few crystals of black pyroxene, certainly augite.

    A mineral from the Roccamonfina volcanic complex in Italy.

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  • Additional information

    Additional information

    Weight 0,027 kg
    Dimensions 3,5 × 2,5 × 1,8 cm
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