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Ru Smith
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Posted: Sep 28, 2013 18:29 Post subject: Galena "homoepitaxy" |
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This is a fun little example of epitaxy - galena octahedra on corners and sides of an earlier cube.
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Galena on matrix with sphalerite. Picher Field, Tri-State District, Ottawa County, Oklahoma, USA. 45 mm matrix, galena is 14 mm on edge. |
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Roger Warin

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Posted: Sep 29, 2013 01:36 Post subject: Re: Galena "homoepitaxy" |
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Hi Ru,
Very interesting crystallization.
I think we just call this phenomenon, growth with parallel axes of two different formations.
But it is indeed a "homoepitaxy."
Roger.
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Ru Smith
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Posted: Sep 29, 2013 23:05 Post subject: Re: Galena "homoepitaxy" |
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Homoepitaxy it is then!
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