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Magnesite

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Wendell Wilson
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Magnesite penetration twin, 3.4 cm, from the Pomba mine, Brumado. Wendell Wilson collection, ex Carlos Barbosa collection; Jeff Scovil photo.

Product details

SpeciesMagnesite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.4 cm
Added on03/26/2026
LocalityBrazil, Bahia, Brumado
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record 57 2 page 240

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Carlos BarbosaNot disclosed

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