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Andalusite from Malacacheta, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Andalusite from Malacacheta, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Andalusite from Malacacheta, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 14875
Mineral:Andalusite
Locality:Malacacheta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Single crystal of golden brown andalusite. The crystal is fully terminated with s -faces {011} in the corners. With back lighting the crystals can be seen to be translucent. Clean and well crystallized with no damage - the best specimen available.
Overall Size:30x22x20 mm
Crystals:30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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