Perthite

Description

A banded stone composed of tan and reddish brown layers of Orthoclase and Albite (Lent, 1926). Perthite is quarried in Perth, Ontario. It polishes to a high gloss and has been used for interior decoration.

Synonyms and Related Terms

pertite (Port.); Perthit (Deut.)

Perthite

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