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Wardite from Lavra da Ilha, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha River, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Wardite from Lavra da Ilha, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha River, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 12860
Mineral:Wardite
Locality:Lavra da Ilha, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha River, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Large (15 mm!) colorless crystal of wardite with several smaller wardite crystals around the base. Fully crystallized front and back. No damage. Small black (goethite?) hemispherical microcrystals are scattered on the termination. Ex. A. Stevenson (1916-2007) collection #304
Overall Size:18x15x13 mm
Crystals:3-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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