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Dolomite

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Dolomite, 20.3 cm, from the Asturreta quarry, Eugui, Navarre, Spain. This specimen was mined sometime between 1970 and 1976 by a mine engineer named Cordoba; it was sold to Jesus Talaban of Madrid and brought to the United States by mineral dealer Victor Yount.

Product details

SpeciesDolomite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions20.3 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalitySpain, Navarre, Eugui
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collection University Of Delaware page 70

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Victor YountNot disclosed
—CordobaNot disclosed

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Dolomite
Mineral guide
Learn about Dolomite
classic carbonate prized for sculptural rhombohedra, luster, and colors from snow-white to pink, including cobaltoan varieties; ideal for cabinets.
Dolomite
Regional guide
Dolomite from Eugui, Spain
Eugui dolomite, Navarre, Spain - a world-class locality known for large, translucent rhombohedra with twinning and sculptural form collectors prize.