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Uvite, Magnesite

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Sparkling, gemmy and lustrous, olive-green uvite tourmaline crystals to 9 mm are beautifully arranged on the monolith of glassy, colorless magnesite crystals. This stunning piece is way above average from recent finds from Brumado, Brazil.

Product details

SpeciesMagnesite, Uvite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 x 4.0 x 2.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBrazil, Bahia, Brumado

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
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Magnesite
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Magnesite from Brumado, Brazil
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