Novacekite-I and Magnesite

Brumado, Bahia, Brazil
Miniature, 4.4 x 4.2 x 1.8 cm
Start Time: 11/19/2016 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/01/2016 5:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Choice pair of pure yellow, .4 cm bladed crystals of the uranium arsentate Novacekite-I from the well-known Brumado district. These Novacekites are nestled among a rich cluster of perfectly gemmy, lustrous Magnesite crystals. Classic for Brumado. A member of the Autunite Group, the intense color is a signature characteristic of uranium-rich minerals.

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