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Muscovite (twinned star-shaped crystals) from Jenipapo District, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Muscovite (twinned star-shaped crystals) from Jenipapo District, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Muscovite (twinned star-shaped crystals) from Jenipapo District, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Muscovite (twinned star-shaped crystals) from Jenipapo District, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 53382
Mineral:Muscovite (twinned star-shaped crystals)
Locality:Jenipapo District, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Large cluster of pearly translucent yellow muscovite crystals that are repeatedly twinned resulting in 6-pointed star-shaped crystals. Commonly sold as Star Mica.
Overall Size:9x5x4.5 cm
Crystals:8-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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