Perthite In this close-up shot, the plagioclase exsolution lamellae are large enough to exhibit the characteristic polysyntheitic twinning pattern (parallel stripes). In contrast, the K-feldspar host displays splendid "tartan" or "cross-hatched" twinning. |
UNC sample ? | |
Rock type granite | ||
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