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Kaolinite from Cornwall, England, UK

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A double terminated twinned crystal of orthoclase with little attached matrix. This has been replaced by white kaolinite. Classic material for this area and species, these are often referred to locally as pig's eggs. Collected in 1998.

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SpeciesKaoliniteOrthoclase
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 3.5 x 1.0 cm
Added on11/29/2025
LocalityUK, England, Cornwall
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Mar 2026
Price paid
$95.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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A collector's guide to Cornwall, UK: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 101 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.