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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 52239 |
| Mineral: | Montebrasite |
| Locality: | Telírio Mine, Linopolis, Divino de Laranjeras, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Description: | Extraordinarily large greenish-yellow montebrasite crystal that varies from transparent to translucent, has glassy to waxy luster, and complex crystallization patterns. The best montebrasite crystal (often mislabeled amblygonite) I've had in years. |
| Overall Size: | 10x7x5 cm |
| Crystals: | 30-75 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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