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Microcline (Baveno-twin) from Aracuai, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Microcline (Baveno-twin) from Aracuai, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 19882
Mineral:Microcline (Baveno-twin)
Locality:Aracuai, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Complex cluster of microcline crystals twinned on several axes (Baveno-twin law). The twinning resulted in a square-shaped specimen with reentrant angles at the twin planes. Good large specimen.
Overall Size:8x8x5 cm
Crystals:2-5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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