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Titanite var. Sphene from Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Titanite var. Sphene from Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 16702
Mineral:Titanite var. Sphene
Locality:Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Thin titanite, variety sphene crystals 2 cm long with pitted surface due to minute inclusions of another mineral, now dissolved away. Several other green titanite crystals and a mix of other minerals including nailhead calcite crystals are mixed in.
Overall Size:4x2x2 cm
Crystals:2-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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