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Tephrite Thin Section

tephts_001. Leucite tephrite from Germany with olivine, plagioclase, glass, augite and leucite. Krantz Collection, Smith College sample K-111.



Tephrite Thin Section

tephts_002. Leucite tephrite from Mt. Vesuvius, Italy. Smith College sample SU-5.



Tephrite Thin Section

tephts_003. Leucite tephrite from Mt. Vesuvius, Italy. Photo by Alessandro Da Mommio, used with permission. Colorless leucite, pale green clinopyroxene, and plagioclase feldspar phenocrysts are visible. The field of view is 7 mm. Visit the Tephrite page on the Alex Strekeisen website for additional images and information.



Tephrite Thin Section

tephts_004. Leucite tephrite from Mt. Vesuvius, Italy. Photo by Alessandro Da Mommio, used with permission. Colorless leucite, tan clinopyroxene, and smaller plagioclase feldspar phenocrysts are visible. The field of view is 2 mm. Visit the Tephrite page on the Alex Strekeisen website for additional images and information.