Cubanite, Pyrrhotite, Dolomite
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An AESTHETIC CABINET specimen of highly lustrous and translucent, light gray dolomite rhombs festooned with brassy, tabular crystals of cubanite and pyrrhotite from the 1960s find at the famous Morro Velho Gold Mine, Nova Lima, Brazil. The cubanites reach 9 mm. Dr. Gary Hansen got much of this find and this is from his personal collection. I found one more stashed away in the small lot from his collection. very DIFFICULT to obtain in this quality and size today.
Product details
SpeciesDolomite, Cubanite, Pyrrhotite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions13.5 x 8.5 x 4.8 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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Learn about Dolomite
classic carbonate prized for sculptural rhombohedra, luster, and colors from snow-white to pink, including cobaltoan varieties; ideal for cabinets.Regional guide
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