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Albite from Crete
Albite from Crete
Albite
Albite
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A photomicrograph of a plagioclase crystal (gray) under cross polarized light. The plagioclase crystal shows a distinct banding effect called polysynt
A photomicrograph of a plagioclase crystal (gray) under cross polarized light. The plagioclase crystal shows a distinct banding effect called polysynthetic twinning.
Plagioclase displaying cleavage. (unknown scale)
Plagioclase displaying cleavage. (unknown scale)
In volcanic rocks, fine-grained plagioclase can display a "microlitic" texture of many small crystals.
In volcanic rocks, fine-grained plagioclase can display a "microlitic" texture of many small crystals.
Labradorite displaying typical iridescent effect termed labradorescence. (unknown scale)
Labradorite displaying typical iridescent effect termed labradorescence. (unknown scale)