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Phosphate Mineral Purpurite

Mineral Sciences

EO 402794 Phosphate Mineral Purpurite 001
EO 402794 Phosphate Mineral Purpurite 002
EO 402794 Phosphate Mineral Purpurite 003
EO 402794 Phosphate Mineral Purpurite 004
Catalog Number:
402794
Specimen Count:
1
Collecting Locality:
Africa, Namibia

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