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Plagioclase Feldspar in Anorthosite

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From Andrew Alden, About.com

Anorthosite is an uncommon rock consisting of plagioclase and little else. New York's Adirondack Mountains are famous for it. These are from near Bakers Mills.
Hand specimens from New YorkPhoto (c) 2008 Andrew Alden, licensed to About.com
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