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This geologically interesting rock comes from near Mount Magnet in Western Australia. The orbicules occur in a granodiorite matrix.  They consist of andesine, plagioclase, hornblende & biotite arranged radially around a core of plagioclase &/or hornblende or less commonly mafic schist.

Here is a link to a site with detailed geological information on the formation of the orbicular granite...https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection/orbicular-granite/

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Orbicular Granite for sale..click here

 

 

  orbicular-tucson.jpg (159130 bytes) orb.jpg (155720 bytes) A large museum piece that I shipped to Tucson last year. A polished face on the front .The back retains the natural rough exterior.

orbicular-sphere.jpg (138253 bytes) An 18" sphere of orbicular granite.  

 

 

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