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Chalcopyrite, Siderite, Dolomite from Morro Velho Mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Chalcopyrite, Siderite, Dolomite from Morro Velho Mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Chalcopyrite, Siderite, Dolomite from Morro Velho Mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Chalcopyrite, Siderite, Dolomite from Morro Velho Mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Chalcopyrite, Siderite, Dolomite from Morro Velho Mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Chalcopyrite, Siderite, Dolomite from Morro Velho Mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 64140
Mineral:Chalcopyrite, Siderite, Dolomite
Locality:Morro Velho Mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Metallic chalcopyrite crystals (rare from this locality) to 6 mm in a cluster 15 mm across on lustrous translucent greenish-brown siderite crystals to 9 mm over white dolomite. The chalcopyrite crystals have a red-brown surface coating (micro cuprite?)
Overall Size:4.5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:4-9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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