Itaitinga mine, Hematita, Antônio Dias, Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil

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The world’s largest deposit of alexandrite, discovered in 1987. Gem mining in gravel, 250 carats alexandrite per month.
Located between Antônio Dias and Hematita, about 35 km east of Itabira.

Mineral List:

Beryl
var: Aquamarine

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Beryl
var: Emerald

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Chrysoberyl

BeAl

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Chrysoberyl
var: Alexandrite

Reference:

[; Emeralds of the World English extraLapis Vol. 2 2002 pp46-51]

4 entries listed. 1 valid mineral.

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