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Quartz w/ iron oxide
In the Collection of: Brent Slabaugh
Collect Mineral ID: 67a2a9a779d61b2b25ac951a
Edited On:2025-02-04
Description:
Purchased from mineral auctions. Originally claimed to be twinned quartz, but Robert Lavinsky says there is no twinning, just 2 quartz grown together. Very light iron oxide coating on the back creates a stunning sunset like scene through the gem clear crystals.
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Specimen Title
:
Quartz w/ iron oxide
Mineral(s)
:
Quartz
Date Acquired
:
08/01/2023
Mine Name (including extension/pit)
:
Pedra preta pit
Mining District / Mountains
:
Serra Das Éguas
City / Town / Commune
:
Brumado
State / Province
:
Bahia
Country
:
Brazil
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