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Photo by Jeff Scovil

Nováčekite, Magnesite, Hematite

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Álvaro Lúcio
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Nováčekite with magnesite and hematite, 7 cm, from the Pedra Preta mine, Brumado. Probably the world’s finest example of the species, collected by Álvaro Lúcio in 1955. Ex Steve Neely collection. Photo by Jeff Scovil. Pictured on the cover of the Mineralogical Record, July–August 2014.

Product details

Species
Magnesite, HematiteAbout Magnesite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 cm
Added on03/26/2026
Locality
Brazil, Bahia, BrumadoRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record 57 2 page 77

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Steve NeelyNot disclosed

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