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Kaolinite ps. Orthoclase
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Kaolinite ps. Orthoclase (Ref: PIG-0032)

Goonbarrow China Clay Pit, Bugle, Treverbyn, Cornwall, England, UK
minID: 649-WRW - This is NOT the product reference. DO NOT QUOTE THIS ON ORDERS.
A classic Cornwall pseudomorph: kaolinite and fine-grained muscovite ("sericite") have replaced Carlsbad law twinned orthoclase in what has locally been nicknamed a "pig's egg." The specimen shows surface pitting (which is typical of this replacement). There is minor associated muscovite. The bottom of the specimen is not complete.
From: Enchanted Minerals
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