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Monazite-(Ce) twinned crystals from Buenópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Monazite-(Ce) twinned crystals from Buenópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Monazite-(Ce) twinned crystals from Buenópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Monazite-(Ce) twinned crystals from Buenópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 60840
Mineral:Monazite-(Ce) twinned crystals
Locality:Buenópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Lustrous translucent brown monazite crystals that are interpenetrant-twinned and fully crystallized on all faces. The surfaces of the monazite crystals are pitted, but under magnification the pitting is seen to be lined with lustrous crystal faces.
Overall Size:18x14x13 mm
Crystals:4-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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