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42911: Siderite, Pyrrhotite and Magnetite - $24
Morro Velho mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Small cabinet - 7.3 x 4.4 x 3.2 cm
94 grams
Specimen status: Available
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Colorless discoid (flatted rhombs) magnesite crystals to 1.2 cm cover the matrix top face. A flattened, 2.6 siderite crystal having a nice yellow brown color decorates one end of the magnesite group. Scattered about the magnesite are numerous pyrrhotites; these reaching about 3 mm. Self standing for the perfect display angle. Excellent condition. From a locality said to be the world's oldest operating gold mine.






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