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Childrenite from Lavra do Poço d'Antas, Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Childrenite from Lavra do Poço d'Antas, Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Childrenite from Lavra do Poço d'Antas, Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Childrenite from Lavra do Poço d'Antas, Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Childrenite from Lavra do Poço d'Antas, Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 80793
Mineral:Childrenite
Locality:Lavra do Poço d'Antas, Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Lustrous translucent brown childrenite crystals in many intersecting tapered aggregates of sub-parallel crystals with no attached matrix. The childrenite crystals have iridescent luster that results in polychrome reflections. Ex. Miller #M3803; originally acquired from Luiz Menezes (1950-2014)
Overall Size:4x3x3 cm
Crystals:3-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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