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Muscovite


Muscovite : KAl2[(OH)2|AlSi3O10]

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Locality: Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil
It is obvious why this is called "star" muscovite, and these specimens are just so unique and attractive for a mineral that is usually overlooked as rather dull. Just really pretty, is it not?

5.9 x 5.1 x 3.6 cm

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