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Cordierite var. Iolite from Virgolāndia, Coroaci, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Cordierite var. Iolite from Virgolāndia, Coroaci, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Cordierite var. Iolite from Virgolāndia, Coroaci, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 45531
Mineral:Cordierite var. Iolite
Locality:Virgolāndia, Coroaci, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Etched crystal of transparent iolite, the gem variety of the mineral species cordierite, fully crystallized on all surfaces with no point of attachment - a floater.
Overall Size:22x11x5 mm
Crystals:22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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