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Brookite on Quartz from Magnet Cove, Hot Spring County, Arkansas

 
Brookite on Quartz from Magnet Cove, Hot Spring County, Arkansas

Brookite on Quartz from Magnet Cove, Hot Spring County, Arkansas

Brookite on Quartz from Magnet Cove, Hot Spring County, Arkansas

Brookite on Quartz from Magnet Cove, Hot Spring County, Arkansas

DESCRIPTION:No. 57282
Mineral:Brookite on Quartz
Locality:Magnet Cove, Hot Spring County, Arkansas
Description:Iridescent black 8 mm brookite crystal on the side of a translucent gray 19 mm quartz crystal. The iridescence of the brookite appears to be caused by epitaxial chalcopyrite microcrystals on the surfaces.
Overall Size:18x16x11 mm
Crystals:8-19 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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