Columbite

Locality: Galiléia, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Note: The mineral species Columbite is not listed in our database for this locality. This specimen may be misidentified or the mindat list of minerals at this locality may be incomplete.

WOW! This is an unusual pseudocubic crystal of columbite with edges to 3.3 cm long. The crystal is deep black in color, with a nice luster but with slight pitting on the faces. One side of the crystal is contacted. Very large example of the classic Brazilian coloumbites. A couple of collection labels come with piece. 3.4 x 3.3 x 3.1 cm

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Photo added: 2nd Aug 2006

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