Japan-law Quartz twins on Magnesite - image 1
Photo by Marcelo Lerner

Japan-law Quartz twins on Magnesite

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Álvaro Lúcio
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Japan-law quartz twins on magnesite, 5 cm, from the Pirajá mine, Serra das Éguas, Brumado. Álvaro Lúcio collection; Marcelo Lerner photo from Minerals & Precious Stones of Brazil, (Cornejo and Bartorelli, 2010).

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Species
Magnesite, QuartzAbout Magnesite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 cm
Added on03/26/2026
Locality
Brazil, Bahia, BrumadoRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record 57 2 page 80

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