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Columbite-(Fe) from Ipe Mine, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Columbite-(Fe) from Ipe Mine, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Columbite-(Fe) from Ipe Mine, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Columbite-(Fe) from Ipe Mine, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 44646
Mineral:Columbite-(Fe)
Locality:Ipe Mine, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Large crystal of dark-metallic columbite with sharp crystal faces that have stepped growth patterns on the surfaces. The crystal is complete on all faces except two edges where it was attached. White pocket clay remains in some crevices. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #NB-1
Overall Size:4x3.5x1 cm
Crystals:39 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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