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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 50785 |
| Mineral: | Siderite |
| Locality: | Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, 21 km. west of Fundao, Castelo Branco, Portugal |
| Description: | Unusually large (for the locality) transparent yellow rhombohedral siderite crystal. Even though the edges appear damaged, they are actually undamaged and show natural crystallization patterns under magnification. Two ends are cleaved where attached. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection |
| Overall Size: | 6x4.5x2.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 60 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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