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Muscovite (rare red color) from Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Muscovite (rare red color) from Minas Gerais, Brazil

Muscovite (rare red color) from Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 63618
Mineral:Muscovite (rare red color)
Locality:Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Foliated crystalline mass of crumbly red muscovite mica. The mica was originally labeled as roscoelite, but the identification was probably based solely on the red color and testing is required to determine the exact species. Ex. Lucile Squier (1905-2007) collection #482, originally acquired in 1972
Overall Size:5.5x4x2 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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