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ColorsGrey
Origin
Preguica mine, Sobral da Adica, Moura, Beja, Portugal
SizeLarge
Dimensions15.0 x 7.0 x 6.0 cm
Species
Description
Quite choice for the species from an unusual locality, sparkling crystals of descloizite are present throughout this stalactitic shaped limonite matrix with white crystallized calcite. This is in good condition. Collected around 2006.
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