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Matioliite with Fluorapatite from Gentil Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil (Type Locality for Matioliite)

 
Matioliite with Fluorapatite from Gentil Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil (Type Locality for Matioliite)

Matioliite with Fluorapatite from Gentil Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil (Type Locality for Matioliite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 32913
Mineral:Matioliite with Fluorapatite
Locality:Gentil Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil (Type Locality for Matioliite)
Description:Small blue crystals of matioliite, new mineral accepted by the IMA in 2005, with several yellow apatite crystals nearby. Other matioliite crystals are scattered throughout.
Overall Size:6x2x1.5 cm
Crystals:1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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