Siderite w/ Dolomite ex Jamie Bird Coll

Morro Velho Mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Miniature, 4.8 x 2.7 x 2.3 cm
Start Time: 09/26/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/03/2013 6:37:44 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A classy and classic cluster of lustrous, very glassy, honey-yellow siderite blades from the 1960s find at the famous Morro Velho Gold Mine, Nova Lima, Brazil. The piece is beautifully accented by the ball of glassy dolomite rhombs on one end and the siderite rombs have a striking shimmering luster. Textbook, excellent and pristine combination material from this renowned locale. Ex Jaime Bird Collection.

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