Montebrasite from Telírio Mine, Linopolis, Divino de Laranjeras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
| DESCRIPTION: | No. 52238
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| Mineral: | Montebrasite
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| Locality: | Telírio Mine, Linopolis, Divino de Laranjeras, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Description: | Uncommonly large compound-crystal of translucent-to-transparent yellow montebrasite (frequently misidentified as amblygonite) with no matrix. The montebrasite is crystallized all around with many parallel faces that simultaneously reflect light. |
| Overall Size: | 9x4.5x4 cm |
| Crystals: | 30-50 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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