Siderite, Dolomite, Pyrrhotite
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A fine segregated crust with a hole in the center of very glassy, gemmy, yellow-green siderite blades and lustrous, translucent, light gray dolomite rhombs. The dolomite rhombs are preferentially and richly covered with bright, brassy, tabular, hexagonal pyrrhotite crystals. This is classic combination material from the famous 1960s find at the Morro Velho Gold Mine of Brazil. Ex Dr. Gary Hansen Collection.
Product details
SpeciesSiderite, Dolomite, Pyrrhotite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.5 x 7.4 x 2.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Morro Velho mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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warm-toned iron carbonate with sharp rhombohedra and occasional gemmy crystals; prized for luster, classic localities Harz, Panasqueira, Dal’negorsk.Regional guide
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