Hypersthene Hypersthene can be identified from its characteristic rose-colored pleochroism which is exhibited by the grain in the center. Watch what happens to the color of this grain upon rotation of the stage.
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UNC sample PP-12 | |
Rock type bronzitite (orthopyroxenite) | ||
Locality Stillwater complex, MT | ||
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