Brazilianite
As recorded:
Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Mindat locality:
78mm x 53mm x 37mm
A sculptural tower of Brazilianite crystals most of which are doubly terminated. An early 1970 vintage specimen with no matrix at all just several generations of Brazilianite in several habits nicely composed as a zigzag arrangement. In excellent condition, all the main crystals are undamaged, with 20X magnification, only a tiny chips are found in spots that are not seen on display, perfect by naked eye. The smaller crystals are transparent, gemmy and very lustrous, the larger ones have inclusions that are seen just inside the faces and give a more matte look but still have glassy faces outside. Not typical, the esthetics are fine and far better in person.
Mineral(s)
BrazilianiteNone listed
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