Siderite with Magnesite
specimen number:
2451140
location:
Morro Velho mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil
description:
Very lustrous slightly translucent lenticular crystals of siderite to 2.5 cm in size covering the front of this 9.0 x 9.0 x 4.5 cm matrix with lenticular colorless transparent magnesite crystals. In very good condition with just minimal chipping present. A light sprinkling of micro pyrite crystals present as well. Classic material for this locality from the 1970s. Shipping weight: 0.81 pounds. Ex Jordi Povill collection.
Size: 9.0 x 9.0 x 4.5 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Jordi Povill
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