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Albite with Calcite from Morro Velho Mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Albite with Calcite from Morro Velho Mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Albite with Calcite from Morro Velho Mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Albite with Calcite from Morro Velho Mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Albite with Calcite from Morro Velho Mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 61050
Mineral:Albite with Calcite
Locality:Morro Velho Mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Well crystallized lustrous translucent white albite crystals to 40 mm with partial overgrowth of transparent pale-yellow (nearly colorless) hexagonal calcite crystals to 8 mm. Ex. Mary and Gardner Miller Calcite Collection #3389 (See article: The Miller Calcite Collection in Mineralogical Record v.18#6)
Overall Size:8x6x5 cm
Crystals:3-40 mm
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