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DESCRIPTION: | No. 45808 |
Mineral: | Brazilianite |
Locality: | Mendes Pimental Mine, Baixo Guandu, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
Description: | Large single crystal of yellow-green brazilianite with no matrix attached. The broad front and rear surfaces are cleavage faces. Internally the brazilianite crystal is gemmy, with large transparent zones that could produce 5 mm faceted gemstones. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970) |
Overall Size: | 6x5.5x1.5 cm |
Crystals: | 6 cm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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