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Rainbow Lattice Sunstone
Rainbow lattice sunstone, also known as rainbow lattice, is a type of orthoclase feldspar that exhibits a rare combination of aventurescence, adularescence, and a distinctive iridescence lattice pattern. The iridescence lattice pattern consists of inclusions that are the result of crystallographically oriented exsolution crystals within the feldspar crystal. ''Sunstone'' refers to its physical appearance instead of its chemical composition.Lalous, G., 2018Journal digest: Delve into the colours of rainbow lattice sunstone. Ely Place, London, Great Britain. Rainbow lattice sunstone is produced from a remote part of the Australian desert known as the ''Mud Tank Zircon Field''. It is an area consisting of dry plains with rocky outcrops that lies in the |
