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Tantalite from Sao Pedro Mine, Malacacheta District, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Tantalite from Sao Pedro Mine, Malacacheta District, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 12760
Mineral:Tantalite
Locality:Sao Pedro Mine, Malacacheta District, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Lustrous black rectangular crystal of tantalite. Completely crystallized on 5 sides, the bottom is incomplete where matrix was attached. Ex. A. Stevenson (1916-2007) collection #798
Overall Size:14x10x9 mm
Crystals:14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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