Large Sharp Monazite Crystal

Large Sharp Monazite Crystal from Joan Torres Mine, Muqui, Espirito Santo, Southeast Region, Brazil

Collection

Robert Lavinsky

Description

A shockingly large 2-inch monazite crystal, complete all around front and back except for a slight contact on the right side edge. This is a shocking size for such a sharp example of this REE species. Ex. Hawthorneden and Alfredo Petrov collections.

Locality

Joan Torres Mine, Muqui, Espirito Santo, Southeast Region, Brazil

Dimensions

4.7 x 4.4 x 1.4 cm


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