Pyrolusite var. Polianite (RARE & RARE locale) Matioli Coll.

Igarape Bahia Mine, Parauapebas, Carajas mineral province, Para, Brazil
Cabinet, 11.7 x 7.2 x 5.9 cm
Start Time: 03/03/2016 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/10/2016 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Mineral specimens are RARE from this less well-known major gold-polymetallic mine in Para State. Pyrolusite specimens are VERY RARE. Polianite is a very uncommon morphological variety of pyrolusite. A vug full of shiny blades is well-placed in the massive manganese oxide matrix. Rich ore, and a rare black treasure, that normally would never make it to market. Ex Matioli Collection. A must for the species or locality collector.

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