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Kyanite in Quartz from Barra do Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Kyanite in Quartz from Barra do Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 52356
Mineral:Kyanite in Quartz
Locality:Barra do Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Many transparent-to-translucent blue kyanite crystals embedded in milky quartz. The kyanite has deepest blue color in center zones. Note: many kyanite crystals being sold elsewhere are oiled to enhance the color — this has NOT been oiled. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #738
Overall Size:12x8x4 cm
Crystals:40-110 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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