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Brazilianite from Lavra do Córrego Frio, Linópolis, Divino das Laranjeras, Minas Gerais, Brazil (Type Locality for Brazilianite)

 
Brazilianite from Lavra do Córrego Frio, Linópolis, Divino das Laranjeras, Minas Gerais, Brazil (Type Locality for Brazilianite)

Brazilianite from Lavra do Córrego Frio, Linópolis, Divino das Laranjeras, Minas Gerais, Brazil (Type Locality for Brazilianite)

Brazilianite from Lavra do Córrego Frio, Linópolis, Divino das Laranjeras, Minas Gerais, Brazil (Type Locality for Brazilianite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 50256
Mineral:Brazilianite
Locality:Lavra do Córrego Frio, Linópolis, Divino das Laranjeras, Minas Gerais, Brazil (Type Locality for Brazilianite)
Description:Lustrous translucent yellow-green brazilianite crystals with transparent terminations. These were first described as from near Conselheira Peña, but the locality was later pinned down to Córrego Frio, once part of Conselheira Peña township. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #348; originally acquired in 1949 from Schortmanns
Overall Size:22x10x10 mm
Crystals:8-17 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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