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Hydrotalcite-2H var. Manasseite from Jacupiranga Mine, Cajati, São Paulo, Brazil

 
Hydrotalcite-2H var. Manasseite from Jacupiranga Mine, Cajati, São Paulo, Brazil

Hydrotalcite-2H var. Manasseite from Jacupiranga Mine, Cajati, São Paulo, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 64395
Mineral:Hydrotalcite-2H var. Manasseite
Locality:Jacupiranga Mine, Cajati, São Paulo, Brazil
Description:Rich cluster of translucent pale-tan manasseite crystals, the old name for hydrotalcite-2H, on carbonatite matrix with octahedral black magnetite. Several green crystals of an unidentified species, probably muscovite, are on the right edge. Ex. Mort Metersky collection
Overall Size:20x16x8 mm
Crystals:micro
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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