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Plagioclase: Framework Silicates Triclinic (+,-)

Plagioclase is a triclinic framework silicate with low relief and a colorless appearance under plane polarized light. It has an refractive index ranging from 1.527-1.590 and birefringence of 0.012-0.013. Plagioclase often displays multiple albite twinning and can alter to montmorillonite or kaolinite over time. The document includes several photomicrographs showing examples of plagioclase crystals and textures in various rock samples.

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Plagioclase: Framework Silicates Triclinic (+,-)

Plagioclase is a triclinic framework silicate with low relief and a colorless appearance under plane polarized light. It has an refractive index ranging from 1.527-1.590 and birefringence of 0.012-0.013. Plagioclase often displays multiple albite twinning and can alter to montmorillonite or kaolinite over time. The document includes several photomicrographs showing examples of plagioclase crystals and textures in various rock samples.

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Plagioclase

Framework Silicates triclinic (+,-) Relief - low Colour - colourless RI - 1.527-1.590 Birefringence - 0.012-0.013 Interference colours - 1st order Extinction - inclined Comments - show multiple 'albite' twinning; alters to montmorrillonite or kaolinite

anhedral crystal of plagioclase XPL Fish Canyon Tuff

Plagioclase with carlsbad-albite twins XPL gabbro

plagioclase phenocryst XPL basalt

Plagioclase, with myrmekitic texture developed at the top left XPL gabbro

plagioclase XPL Fish Canyon Tuff

zoned plagioclase XPL Fish Canyon Tuff

Plagioclase showing carlsbad-albite twinning XPL gabbro

Plagioclase showing carlsbad-albite twinning XPL gabbro

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