Anorthite Crystal Cluster

Anorthite Crystal Cluster from Miyake Island (Miyake-jima), Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Rounded cluster of white Anorthite crystals up to 5 mm long with a surface coating of brown lava that has flaked off in areas to reveal the white Anorthite. The Anorthite from this locality is the nearly pure end-member of this species.

Locality

Miyake Island (Miyake-jima), Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Dimensions

18 x 15 x 11 mm.


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