Emerald deposit, hosted in a contact zone of migmatites and granitic gneisses with granodioritic and granitic gneisses. The deposit is located close to the Canta Galo pegmatite, which provided the beryllium needed for its formation.
Coordinates given are those of the Canta Galo pegmatite.
References:
- Morteani, G., Preinfalk, C., and Horn, A.H. (2000): Classification and mineralization potential of the pegmatites of the Eastern Brazilian Pegmatite Province. Mineralium Deposita 35, 638-655.
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Map Reference: 19°49'28"S , 43°3'24"W
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Mineral List: |
Beryl
var: Aquamarine  | | | | |
Beryl
var: Emerald | | | | Reference: | [Morteani, G., Preinfalk, C., and Horn, A.H. (2000): Mineralium Deposita 35, 638-655.] |
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'K Feldspar' | | | | Reference: | [Morteani, G., Preinfalk, C., and Horn, A.H. (2000): Mineralium Deposita 35, 638-655.] |
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Muscovite | | | | Reference: | [Morteani, G., Preinfalk, C., and Horn, A.H. (2000): Mineralium Deposita 35, 638-655.] |
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4 entries listed. 1 valid mineral.
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