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Cookeite pseudomorphs after Spodumene from Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Cookeite pseudomorphs after Spodumene from Minas Gerais, Brazil

Cookeite pseudomorphs after Spodumene from Minas Gerais, Brazil

Cookeite pseudomorphs after Spodumene from Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 42485
Mineral:Cookeite pseudomorphs after Spodumene
Locality:Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Translucent tan-colored hollow cookeite pseudomorphs after elongated spodumene crystals up to 8 cm long. The spodumene formed first, the cookeite grew over the spodumene, then the spodumene dissolved. The open ends show hollow interiors. Ex. Pasadena City College; ex. Vance collection
Overall Size:9x9x3 cm
Crystals:1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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