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Uvite, Magnesite

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This association is classic from near Brumado. The red uvites are rarer than the green ones; here, you have about ten of them, mostly in two clusters on opposite sides of the plate of euhedral magnesite crystals. The uvites are a deep gemmy red, and measure to 0.6 cm.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.9 x 5.5 x 4.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBrazil, Bahia, Brumado

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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