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Brazilianite from Mendes Pimental Mine, Baixo Guandu, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Brazilianite from Mendes Pimental Mine, Baixo Guandu, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Brazilianite from Mendes Pimental Mine, Baixo Guandu, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 45808
Mineral:Brazilianite
Locality:Mendes Pimental Mine, Baixo Guandu, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Large single crystal of yellow-green brazilianite with no matrix attached. The broad front and rear surfaces are cleavage faces. Internally the brazilianite crystal is gemmy, with large transparent zones that could produce 5 mm faceted gemstones. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:6x5.5x1.5 cm
Crystals:6 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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