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Rica Aventura   contributed by jnmczurich, IMCA 2391   MetBul Link


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281.4 gram slice. 123 x 56 x 6-7 mm.   Iron, IVA

TKW 5.4 kg. Fall not observed. Found 1920 near the Rica Aventura nitrate mine, Chile.

 


jnmczurich writes:
University trade: 2004.

The unusual looking outer crust is a result of natural pitting corrosion due to Nitrate content in the soil.

The close-up pictures are 6 x 8 mm.
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Found at the arrow (green or red) on the map below
 


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Anne Black
 10/3/2017 11:25:39 AM		 And that's a rare one!!
Daniel Da Costa
 10/3/2017 10:09:40 AM		 Wouha nice picture congratulation
Dr. Mike Reynolds
 10/3/2017 3:29:05 AM		 Beautiful etch; terrific Rica Aventura sample.
Bernd Pauli
 10/3/2017 2:43:42 AM		 A pleasure to look at this perfectly etched slice of Rica Aventura. Thanks for sharing!
 

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