Mineral Specimens - page 12
Brazil

MT73N4: A curious growth in which the crystals, with a marked zonation of color, start successively one after one. The two most well-defined crystals are perfectly doubly terminated and show two different terminations, one with a flat pedion and the other with a pyramid. It is not repaired or reinforced and appears as Nature and the pegmatites made it.
Cruzeiro Mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais  Brazil (03-04/2008)

Specimen size: 13 × 5.5 ×  3.2 cm = 5.1” × 2.2” × 1.3”

Main crystal size: 11.7 × 1.7 cm = 4.6” × 0.7”

MR73M8: Group of three crystals. The main one is doubly terminated, the second has recrystallyzed terminations. The crystal parallel to the main one is broken. The uniformly green crystals are partially coated by small crystals of Rubellite. Still, the crystals are very aerial, and they are not repaired.
Cruzeiro Mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais  Brazil (03-04/2008)

Specimen size: 13.2 × 5.3 × 2.6 cm = 5.2” × 2.1” × 1.0”

Main crystal size: 9.3 × 1.5 cm = 3.7” × 0.6”

MR96L7: A doubly terminated Elbaite crystal with multiple striations parallel to the main axis, and dissolution forms. One of the terminations is not evident but the opposite is multiple and has been modified by dissolution structures. Good transparency and we would like to emphasize the slight color gradation between reddish tones to greenish blue along the crystal.
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais  Brazil (±1990)

Specimen size: 10.7 × 2.5 × 2.2 cm = 4.2” × 1.0” × 0.9”

TB17J8: Group of curious aspect which consists of very short prisms and dominant triangular terminal faces, forming a parallel growth. The color is exceptionally intense.
Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2007)

Specimen size: 5.1 × 3.6 × 3.2 cm = 2.0” × 1.4” × 1.3”

HK36K9: Parallel growth of very flat crystals that becomes clearly fibrous on the back side, with silky luster and goleen to greenish reflections.
Minas Gerais  Brazil

Specimen size: 8.2 × 4.2 × 1.8 cm = 3.2” × 1.7” × 0.7”

TK67J5: Group of two prismatic crystals, one of them doubly terminated and having one of the terminations unusually acute for the species. The color is very deep and its transparency is very good.
Pirineus Mine, Taquaral, Minas Gerais  Brazil

Specimen size: 5.9 × 1.3 × 0.7 cm = 2.3” × 0.5” × 0.3”

Main crystal size: 5.2 × 0.6 cm = 2.0” × 0.2”

TV47H5: Classic prismatic crystal from Pederneira terminated wit three faces of a very acute rhombohedron. Color is very deep and the transparency is excellent. The esthetic equilibrium is due to the coverage of Muscovite on the right side of the sample.
Pederneira Mine, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2006)

Specimen size: 5.8 × 2.5 × 1.4 cm = 2.3” × 1.0” × 0.6”

TV77E4: A number of Elbaite (Rubellite) crystals with Albite and sprays of Lepidolite as well. So overall it looks like a matrix specimen. The Elbaites have good transparency and are bi-colored: red and green. The upper ends are terminated and the lower ends recrystallized. A very pleasing specimen.
Pederneira Mine, Minas Gerais  Brazil (1999)

Specimen size: 6 × 4.5 × 3 cm = 2.4” × 1.8” × 1.2”

Main crystal size: 5.8 × 1.1 cm = 2.3” × 0.4”

TZ86H3: Group of prismatic crystals, clear green and partially covered by Calcite. Some of them are partially empty, as tubes, while others have a deeper green fibrous core.
Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2006)

Specimen size: 5 × 4.8 × 2.8 cm = 2.0” × 1.9” × 1.1”

TF86H3: Prismatic crystals, one of them dominant, with color zones mainly red and pink (Rubellite), on a matrix of very sharp prismatic crystals of Lepidolite.
Barra de Salinas, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2004-2006)

Specimen size: 4.8 × 4.8 × 3.8 cm = 1.9” × 1.9” × 1.5”

Main crystal size: 3.5 × 0.8 cm = 1.4” × 0.3”

TA77H3: A curious and interesting sample not easy to define. A close study reveals a multiple prismatic growth forming a scepter. Color is very deep and luster is very good.
Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2006)

Specimen size: 4.1 × 3.6 × 2.5 cm = 1.6” × 1.4” × 1.0”

TF96J5: Group of curious aspect because it is formed by very short prisms in which the triangular terminal form is dominant. Its color is very intense.
Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2007)

Specimen size: 3.8 × 3.4 × 1.4 cm = 1.5” × 1.3” × 0.6”

T22AB1: Complete at the base (recrystallized) with sharp edges at the top and pretty gemmy. Very nice!
Cruzeiro Mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais  Brazil

Specimen size: 4.8 × 1.5 × 1.1 cm = 1.9” × 0.6” × 0.4”

TW47M5: The crystal is formed by the six faces of the hexagonal prism and a very acute terminal pyramid. The color shows gradual changes, from the yellow at the base to reddish on the termination, passing through slight orange in the central zone.
Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2001)

Specimen size: 3.9 × 0.9 × 0.7 cm = 1.5” × 0.4” × 0.3”

TX7B6: As you can see in the photo the color varies between red-yellow-green. The dominant color is a reddish color and the crystal is totally gemmy. The crystal is not complete at the bottom but its tip is perfect.

Baixao Mine, Taquaral, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2001)

Specimen size: 3.2 × 0.7 × 0.5 cm = 1.3” × 0.3” × 0.2”

TB8B6: As you can see in the photo the color varies between red-yellow-green. The dominant color is a greenish yellow color and the crystal is totally gemmy. The crystal is not complete at the bottom but its tip is perfect.
Baixao Mine, Taquaral, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2001)

Specimen size: 4 × 1 × 1 cm = 1.6” × 0.4” × 0.4”

TA9B6: As you can see in the photo the color varies between red-yellow-green. The dominant color is a greenish yellow color and the crystal is totally gemmy. The crystal is not complete at the bottom but its tip is perfect.
Baixao Mine, Taquaral, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2001)

Specimen size: 3.7 × 0.9 × 0.8 cm = 1.5” × 0.4” × 0.3”

TN37N4: Floater group of crystals, all them doubly terminated, bright, with very well defined faces and edges and very rich in Chlorite inclusions.
Diamantina, Minas Gerais  Brazil (11/2007)

Specimen size: 8.4 × 6.4 × 4.2 cm = 3.3” × 2.5” × 1.7”

Main crystal size: 7.1 × 2 cm = 2.8” × 0.8”

TQ30N0: An excellent group of crystals, one of them dominant, very bright, with Chlorite inclusions accumulated on the lower part of the crystals.
Diamantina, Minas Gerais  Brazil (11/2007)

Specimen size: 11.1 × 8.4 × 6 cm = 4.4” × 3.3” × 2.4”

Main crystal size: 8 × 3.1 cm = 3.1” × 1.2”

TM87L0: An interesting novelty of Tucson 2008 due to the quality and locality. Group of smoky Quartz crystals, some of them doubly terminated, with well defined faces and edges. Crystals are quite transparent with several inclusions, among others Chlorite.
Diamantina, Minas Gerais  Brazil (11/2007)

Specimen size: 5.7 × 5.6 × 3.5 cm = 2.2” × 2.2” × 1.4”

Main crystal size: 4.1 × 2.2 cm = 1.6” × 0.9”

TV27L0: An interesting novelty of Tucson 2008 due to the quality and locality. Group of smoky Quartz crystals, one of them clearly dominant and partially doubly terminated, with well defined faces and edges. Crystals are transparent with several inclusions, among others Chlorite.
Diamantina, Minas Gerais  Brazil (11/2007)

Specimen size: 6.1 × 3.7 × 3.3 cm = 2.4” × 1.5” × 1.3”

Main crystal size: 5 × 2.8 cm = 2.0” × 1.1”

TB3B6: A floater, complete and more esthetic than is usual, I like the architecture of this group of doubly terminated smoky Quartz. Lovely form!
Taquaral, Minas Gerais  Brazil

Specimen size: 9.2 × 9.2 cm = 3.6” × 3.6”

TE66G3: The locality is especially interesting and also the specimen. It forms a clear, sharp scepter with inner zones of different intensity of color and attractive inclusions.
Santa Maria do Jetiba, Espirito Santo  Brazil (12/2004)

Specimen size: 4.5 × 3.5 × 3.2 cm = 1.8” × 1.4” × 1.3”

TF67K0: Multiple sceptered growth of doubly terminated crystals that have window formations, geometric zones and inclusions. The sample has a minor “ding” on one of the edges on the left crystal in the second picture. It is not very important because it is on the back of the specimen, but we prefer to note it. The locality is uncommon.
Santa Maria do Jetiba, Espirito Santo  Brazil (12/2004)

Specimen size: 6.4 × 5 × 5 cm = 2.5” × 2.0” × 2.0”

TC56K0: Group of very deep colored crystals on a base of normal Quartz with Muscovite crystals.
Lavra da Ilha, Taquaral, Minas Gerais  Brazil

Specimen size: 4.2 × 3.8 × 3.2 cm = 1.7” × 1.5” × 1.3”

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.3 cm = 0.2” × 0.1”

MK14M5: Group of crystals of a considerable size, larger than most in this kind of sample. They have good transparency and very intense color.
Pitorra Mine, Galiléia, Minas Gerais  Brazil (11/2007)

Specimen size: 3.8 × 2.7 × 2.1 cm = 1.5” × 1.1” × 0.8”

Main crystal size: 2.6 × 1.1 cm = 1.0” × 0.4”

TB76K9: Group of deep pink Quartz crystals with very defined faces and edges, more than usual in these specimens.
Lavra da Ilha, Taquaral, Minas Gerais  Brazil

Specimen size: 4.4 × 3.4 × 1.6 cm = 1.7” × 1.3” × 0.6”

Main crystal size: 0.9 × 0.5 cm = 0.4” × 0.2”

MB96L3: Druse of Quartz crystals with exceptionally sharp faces and edges, without the curvatures or deformation that we usually see in these specimens. Very intense color as well.
Pitorra Mine, Galiléia, Minas Gerais  Brazil (11/2007)

Specimen size: 5 × 3.5 × 3.3 cm = 2.0” × 1.4” × 1.3”

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 0.6 cm = 0.5” × 0.2”

TC63K0: Very aerial group of crystals of very well defined faces and edges and excellent transparency, color and luster. Some of the crystals are doubly terminated.
Lavra da Ilha, Taquaral, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2005)

Specimen size: 3.5 × 2.4 × 1.4 cm = 1.4” × 0.9” × 0.6”

Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.3 cm = 0.3” × 0.1”

TF14K6: An esthetic growth of short prismatic crystals of delicate pink color comprises the base of a group of crystals of milky Quartz, some of them with scepter terminations.
Lavra da Ilha, Taquaral, Minas Gerais  Brazil

Specimen size: 5.9 × 2.8 × 2.2 cm = 2.3” × 1.1” × 0.9”

Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.3 cm = 0.2” × 0.1”

TL47K0: A floater specimen with groups of crystals, some of them doubly terminated, of good transparency and luster on a multiple crystal of uncolored Quartz.
Lavra da Ilha, Taquaral, Minas Gerais  Brazil

Specimen size: 9.3 × 7.7 × 3.2 cm = 3.7” × 3.0” × 1.3”

Main crystal size: 1.5 × 0.5 cm = 0.6” × 0.2”

TE37J8: Very aerial and esthetic group of doubly terminated crystals with very well defined faces and edges, an excellent luster and deep color.
Lavra da Ilha, Taquaral, Minas Gerais  Brazil

Specimen size: 4 × 3.2 × 1.7 cm = 1.6” × 1.3” × 0.7”

Main crystal size: 1 × 0.3 cm = 0.4” × 0.1”

MJ46J0: Group of crystals of very well defined faces and edges, of an excellent pink color, on a less well defined group that has an exceptionally deep color, almost purple. On the sample there is also very visible an esthetic growth of laminar crystals of Muscovite.
Pitorra Mine, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais  Brazil

Specimen size: 5.1 × 4 × 3.2 cm = 2.0” × 1.6” × 1.3”

Main crystal size: 0.6 × 0.3 cm = 0.2” × 0.1”

TR66J0: Beautiful miniature. A crown of well defined crystals of very deep color caps the matrix, a prismatic crystal of Quartz.
The specimen is from the Dick Nelson collection and it is with two labels, the original collection and another from the Mineral Cabinet of MaD Minerals.
Taquaral, Itinga, Araçuaí, Minas Gerais  Brazil

Specimen size: 3.7 × 2.7 × 1.7 cm = 1.5” × 1.1” × 0.7”

Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.3 cm = 0.2” × 0.1”

TL70H7: The crystals of pink Quartz, well defined, of intense color, bright and some perfectly transparent, form an elegant crown contrasting on a matrix of yellowish-white Quartz.
Lavra da Ilha, Taquaral, Minas Gerais  Brazil

Specimen size: 9.6 × 8 × 7.5 cm = 3.8” × 3.1” × 3.0”

Main crystal size: 0.9 × 0.4 cm = 0.4” × 0.2”

MT9M9: Rhombohedral, yellowish brown, crystals of this very rare phosphate. They are implanted on a group of rhombohedral crystals of Magnesite. The species has been accurately analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Mina da Pombas, Serra das Éguas, Brumado, Bahia  Brazil (09/2008)

Specimen size: 5 × 4.8 × 3.8 cm = 2.0” × 1.9” × 1.5”

Main crystal size: 0.2 × 0.1 cm = 0.1” × 0.0”

MA63M9: Very aerial and esthetic group of rhombohedral crystals of Magnesite. They are white, very bright and are with a clear Quartz crystal and another crystal of Quartz very rich in orange inclusions, probably Calcite.
Mina da Pombas, Serra das Éguas, Brumado, Bahia  Brazil (09/2008)

Specimen size: 5.8 × 5 × 3 cm = 2.3” × 2.0” × 1.2”

Main crystal size: 0.6 × 0.5 cm = 0.2” × 0.2”

MJ61M9: Very short doubly terminated crystals of Uvite. They have perfect rhombohedral terminations that are bright, transparent and have excellent deep green color and are on a matrix of white sharp rhombohedral crystals of Magnesite with orange Calcite.
Mina da Pombas, Serra das Éguas, Brumado, Bahia  Brazil (09/2008)

Specimen size: 5.9 × 4.5 × 3.8 cm = 2.3” × 1.8” × 1.5”

Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.3 cm = 0.2” × 0.1”

MB61M9: Very short doubly terminated crystals of Uvite. They have perfect rhombohedral terminations that are bright, transparent and have excellent deep green color and are on a matrix of white sharp rhombohedral crystals of Magnesite with orange Calcite.
Mina da Pombas, Serra das Éguas, Brumado, Bahia  Brazil (09/2008)

Specimen size: 6.6 × 5.4 × 4.1 cm = 2.6” × 2.1” × 1.6”

Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.4 cm = 0.2” × 0.2”

MH13M9: Very short doubly terminated crystals of Uvite. They have perfect rhombohedral terminations that are bright, transparent and have excellent deep green color and are on a matrix of white sharp rhombohedral crystals of Magnesite with orange Calcite.
Mina da Pombas, Serra das Éguas, Brumado, Bahia  Brazil (09/2008)

Specimen size: 7.1 × 4.7 × 4.8 cm = 2.8” × 1.9” × 1.9”

Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.3 cm = 0.2” × 0.1”

MF26M9: Very short doubly terminated crystals of Uvite. They have perfect rhombohedral terminations that are bright, transparent and have excellent deep green color and are on a matrix of white sharp rhombohedral crystals of Magnesite with orange Calcite.
The specimen has been reviewed, photographed and published as a new discovery in the magazine ‘Mineral up’ on page 32 in number 2009/1.
Mina da Pombas, Serra das Éguas, Brumado, Bahia  Brazil (09/2008)

Specimen size: 6.7 × 6.4 × 4 cm = 2.6” × 2.5” × 1.6”

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.4 cm = 0.2” × 0.2”

ME60M9: Very short doubly terminated crystals of Uvite. They have perfect rhombohedral terminations that are bright, transparent and have excellent deep green color and are on a matrix of white sharp rhombohedral crystals of Magnesite with orange Calcite.
Mina da Pombas, Serra das Éguas, Brumado, Bahia  Brazil (09/2008)

Specimen size: 8.5 × 6 × 4.8 cm = 3.3” × 2.4” × 1.9”

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.4 cm = 0.2” × 0.2”

MD46M9: Very short doubly terminated crystals of Uvite. They have perfect rhombohedral terminations that are bright, transparent and have excellent deep green color and are on a matrix of white sharp rhombohedral crystals of Magnesite with orange Calcite.
Mina da Pombas, Serra das Éguas, Brumado, Bahia  Brazil (09/2008)

Specimen size: 8 × 5.2 × 5.5 cm = 3.1” × 2.0” × 2.2”

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.4 cm = 0.2” × 0.2”

MG56M9: Very short doubly terminated crystals of Uvite. They have perfect rhombohedral terminations that are bright, transparent and have excellent deep green color and are on a matrix of white sharp rhombohedral crystals of Magnesite, with orange Calcite and right-handed crystals of Quartz, the biggest one with an included small crystal of Uvite.
Mina da Pombas, Serra das Éguas, Brumado, Bahia  Brazil (09/2008)

Specimen size: 5.5 × 4.9 × 5.7 cm = 2.2” × 1.9” × 2.2”

Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.3 cm = 0.2” × 0.1”

MD96M9: Very short doubly terminated crystals of Uvite. They have perfect rhombohedral terminations that are bright, transparent and have excellent deep green color and are on a matrix of white sharp rhombohedral crystals of Magnesite, with orange Calcite and right-handed crystals of Quartz, the biggest one with an included small crystal of Uvite.
Mina da Pombas, Serra das Éguas, Brumado, Bahia  Brazil (09/2008)

Specimen size: 9.8 × 7.3 × 6 cm = 3.9” × 2.9” × 2.4”

Main crystal size: 0.6 × 0.5 cm = 0.2” × 0.2”

MC96M9: Very short doubly terminated crystals of Uvite. They have perfect rhombohedral terminations that are bright, transparent and have excellent deep green color and are on a matrix of white sharp rhombohedral crystals of Magnesite, with orange Calcite and right-handed crystals of Quartz, the biggest one with an included small crystal of Uvite.
Mina da Pombas, Serra das Éguas, Brumado, Bahia  Brazil (09/2008)

Specimen size: 9.9 × 6.3 × 5.4 cm = 3.9” × 2.5” × 2.1”

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.4 cm = 0.2” × 0.2”

ER66M5: Bluish crystal, transparent and bright, with very well defined forms of dissolution and partially covered by small but very well defined crystals of the rare phosphate Zanazziite.
Teixerinha Mine, Itinga, Minas Gerais  Brazil (06-07/2006)

Specimen size: 3 × 2.1 × 1.9 cm = 1.2” × 0.8” × 0.7”

EB76I5: Prismatic crystal which has very well marked forms of dissolution and some well defined faces. It forms a very interesting association, not previously observed, with the very rare Zanazziite. It is on a thin layer of Mica forming a coverage of small brown crystals, whose analysis will be sent to the buyer.
Teixerinha Mine, Itinga, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2006)

Specimen size: 3.7 × 3 × 2.8 cm = 1.5” × 1.2” × 1.1”

MF10L5: Topaz crystal with intense color and good brilliance. With a complex termination very rich in faces, where we can observe at least two pyramid forms and the pinacoid, along with two prisms. The base is a cleavage surface.
Antonio Pereira Mine, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais  Brazil (10/11/2007)

Specimen size: 4.3 × 1.3 × 1 cm = 1.7” × 0.5” × 0.4”

RK63M3: Very transparent “Saramenha” Topaz with an uncommon light lilac color, and pink to violet tones. A gemmy miniature.
Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais  Brazil

Specimen size: 1.8 × 0.8 × 0.6 cm = 0.7” × 0.3” × 0.2”

EP27H9: The sample is from a recent find of this rare manganese phosphate. Its crystals are very well defined, have an excellent color and luster and are very big for the species. They are with pink crystals of Huréaulite. This is a magnificent opportunity to obtain the two species but we especially note the Reddingite, really of an exceptional quality.
We will deliver to the buyer a copy of the analysis.
Cigana Mine (ex-Jocão Mine), Galiléia, Minas Gerais  Brazil (04-05/2006)

Specimen size: 9.4 × 4.8 × 6.4 cm = 3.7” × 1.9” × 2.5”

Main crystal size: 0.2 × 0.2 cm = 0.1” × 0.1”

EJ16K9: Very rich specimen of this uncommon manganese phosphate. Small but with excellent color and very well defined bright crystals. In some zones Reddingite is covered by Huréaulite pink crystals. As we usually do with species, or with rare samples, we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Cigana Mine (ex-Jocão Mine), Galiléia, Minas Gerais  Brazil (04-05/2006)

Specimen size: 6.6 × 4.9 × 4 cm = 2.6” × 1.9” × 1.6”

Main crystal size: 0.2 × 0.1 cm = 0.1” × 0.0”

TR56I8: A very well-defined flat crystal, on matrix, with sharp outline and faces, transparent, bright and of an extraordinary color. The quality is rare for the species. On the upper right termination there is a small, neat curved notch that on first impression looks like a fracture but, after a detailed observation, we think it is a growth defect.
Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais  Brazil (06/1998)

Specimen size: 4 × 3.5 × 2.1 cm = 1.6” × 1.4” × 0.8”

Main crystal size: 1.5 × 1.5 cm = 0.6” × 0.6”

TA46I8: Very well-defined flat crystal with sharp outline and faces, transparent, bright and of an extraordinary color. The quality is rare for the species.
Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais  Brazil (06/1998)

Specimen size: 2.3 × 1.3 × 0.4 cm = 0.9” × 0.5” × 0.2”

VT16G8: Esthetic group of lamellar, very sharp, crystals, light bluish on a matrix of Quartz crystals. Between the Cleavelandite crystals there are some darker crystallization of Phlogopite.
Minas Gerais  Brazil

Specimen size: 11.5 × 9.2 × 5.2 cm = 4.5” × 3.6” × 2.0”

TY27H3: A dense growth of prismatic crystals forming fan groups. Color is very intense. The base is a group of pink crystals of Quartz.
Lavra da Ilha, Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais  Brazil

Specimen size: 4.1 × 2.6 × 1.3 cm = 1.6” × 1.0” × 0.5”

Main crystal size: 0.3 × 0.1 cm = 0.1” × 0.0”

TD67H3: The crystals of Eosphorite are prismatic and doubly terminated and are more individualized than usual. The base is a doubly terminated crystal of Smoky Quartz. At one end it is progressively milky and at the opposite end it has a crown of pink crystals. The specimen is completed by a fine white matrix of Feldspar (probably Orthoclase)
Lavra da Ilha, Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais  Brazil

Specimen size: 7.3 × 3.7 × 4 cm = 2.9” × 1.5” × 1.6”

Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.1 cm = 0.3” × 0.0”

TW49L7: Excellent twinned crystal of this rare lithium phosphate. Very transparent and intense yellow color, with well defined faces and edges and excellent brilliance, that makes clear the twin plane.
This specimen is accompanied by the label of the Wendy and Frank Melanson collection, from Canada. We will send the label to the buyer.
Marcel Telirio Mine, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais  Brazil (±2001)

Specimen size: 4.3 × 2.3 × 0.6 cm = 1.7” × 0.9” × 0.2”

TM47K9: Great specimen! Probably one of the best ones ever found. Groups of small crystals, with excellent intense yellow color and well defined faces and edges. All on parallel and “book” growths of laminar Albite crystals. Matrix is coated by laminar crystals of Mica (probably Muscovite). A Museum display specimen.
Jenipapo, Itinga, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2003)

Specimen size: 13.5 × 12.5 × 8 cm = 5.3” × 4.9” × 3.1”

Main crystal size: 0.1 × 0.1 cm = 0.0” × 0.0”

TK6K9: On the same specimen there are two very rare species. Beige crystals of Kosnarite with pinkish, radial aggregates of Zanazziite, on white Albite matrix. The Zanazziite has been carefully analyzed and the result is surprising: iron is nearly replaced by manganese (thus its pinkish shade), so we present it as manganoan Zanazziite. Matrix is Albite. We’ll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Jenipapo, Itinga, Araçuaí, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2002-2003)

Specimen size: 4.6 × 1.9 × 2.2 cm = 1.8” × 0.7” × 0.9”

Main crystal size: 0.1 × 0.1 cm = 0.0” × 0.0”

MK12L0: Groups of very acute Olivenite crystals, some of them doubly terminated, totally or partially covered by botryoidal Malachite and a color that contrasts with the dark Limonite matrix. The specimen comes from a locality not yet well known.
Núbia, Ibitiara, Bahia  Brazil (2006)

Specimen size: 8 × 5.4 × 3.7 cm = 3.1” × 2.1” × 1.5”

Main crystal size: 0.6 × 0.2 cm = 0.2” × 0.1”

MC86M9: Very well defined crystals of Childrenite that have excellent sharp terminations. They are translucent, with small spheroidal growths of Roscherite and in matrix of Quartz. With the sample, we will send a copy of the analysis that identifying both phosphates.
Lavra do Poço Dantas, Piauí, Taquaral, Minas Gerais  Brazil (09/2006)

Specimen size: 6.6 × 6 × 4.1 cm = 2.6” × 2.4” × 1.6”

Main crystal size: 1.3 × 0.4 cm = 0.5” × 0.2”

EE46M9: Very well defined crystals of Childrenite that have excellent sharp terminations. They are translucent, with small spheroidal growths of Roscherite and in matrix of Quartz. With the sample, we will send a copy of the analysis that identifying both phosphates.
Lavra do Poço Dantas, Piauí, Taquaral, Minas Gerais  Brazil (09/2006)

Specimen size: 5.1 × 5 × 3.1 cm = 2.0” × 2.0” × 1.2”

Main crystal size: 1 × 0.3 cm = 0.4” × 0.1”

ME96M9: Very well defined crystals of Childrenite that have excellent sharp terminations. They are translucent, with small spheroidal growths of Roscherite crystals of Quartz and globular growths of Mica, probably Muscovite. With the sample, we will send a copy of the analysis that identifying both phosphates.
Lavra do Poço Dantas, Piauí, Taquaral, Minas Gerais  Brazil (09/2006)

Specimen size: 7.1 × 5 × 3.1 cm = 2.8” × 2.0” × 1.2”

Main crystal size: 2 × 0.4 cm = 0.8” × 0.2”

EC63I1: The crystals are prismatic, transparent and bright with very sharp faces and edges. Due to their color and luster they have a strong contrast with the Quartz crystal that is the matrix. The analysis confirms it is Childrenite. Roscherite, also analyzed, is present as very small crystals covering the Childrenite.
Lavra do Poço Dantas, Piauí, Taquaral, Minas Gerais  Brazil (09/2006)

Specimen size: 4.2 × 3.9 × 3 cm = 1.7” × 1.5” × 1.2”

Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.3 cm = 0.3” × 0.1”

TL26K9: Prismatic crystals with well defined faces and edges, with perfect terminations, on a group of Quartz crystals.
Lavra do Poço Dantas, Piauí, Taquaral, Minas Gerais  Brazil (09/2006)

Specimen size: 4.7 × 2.5 × 2.4 cm = 1.9” × 1.0” × 0.9”

Main crystal size: 1.3 × 0.4 cm = 0.5” × 0.2”

EG62I1: The crystals are prismatic, thin, transparent and bright. Some of them are doubly terminated. Due to their color and luster they have a strong contrast with the matrix of Quartz, Albite and Muscovite. The analysis confirms it is Childrenite. Roscherite, also analyzed, is present as very small crystals covering the Childrenite.
Lavra do Poço Dantas, Piauí, Taquaral, Minas Gerais  Brazil (09/2006)

Specimen size: 4 × 2.3 × 2.2 cm = 1.6” × 0.9” × 0.9”

Main crystal size: 1 × 0.2 cm = 0.4” × 0.1”

ED64I1: The crystals are prismatic, transparent and bright. Some of them are doubly terminated. Due to their color and luster they have a strong contrast with the crystalline Quartz matrix. The analysis confirms it is Childrenite. Roscherite, also analyzed, is present as very small crystals covering the Childrenite.
Lavra do Poço Dantas, Piauí, Taquaral, Minas Gerais  Brazil (09/2006)

Specimen size: 6.2 × 2.6 × 1.4 cm = 2.4” × 1.0” × 0.6”

Main crystal size: 1.4 × 0.2 cm = 0.6” × 0.1”

EQ46I1: The crystals are prismatic, quite thick, transparent and bright. They have very well-defined faces and edges and the specimen is partially covered by globular growths of small Roscherite crystals. The analysis confirms it is Childrenite. Roscherite, also analyzed, is present as very small crystals covering the Childrenite.
Lavra do Poço Dantas, Piauí, Taquaral, Minas Gerais  Brazil (09/2006)

Specimen size: 5.3 × 4.3 × 3 cm = 2.1” × 1.7” × 1.2”

Main crystal size: 1.5 × 0.4 cm = 0.6” × 0.2”

EV66I1: The crystals are prismatic, quite thick and bright. Some of them are doubly terminated. Due to their color and luster they have a strong contrast with the matrix, a platy Quartz crystal. The analysis confirms it is Childrenite. Roscherite, also analyzed, is present as very small crystals covering the Childrenite.
Lavra do Poço Dantas, Piauí, Taquaral, Minas Gerais  Brazil (09/2006)

Specimen size: 4.9 × 3.4 × 1.8 cm = 1.9” × 1.3” × 0.7”

Main crystal size: 1.9 × 0.3 cm = 0.7” × 0.1”

ET87I1: The crystals are prismatic, and quite thick. Some of them are doubly terminated. Due to their color and luster they have a strong contrast with the matrix of Feldspar. The analysis confirms it is Childrenite. Roscherite, also analyzed, is present as very small crystals covering the Childrenite.
Lavra do Poço Dantas, Piauí, Taquaral, Minas Gerais  Brazil (09/2006)

Specimen size: 9.8 × 6.8 × 5 cm = 3.9” × 2.7” × 2.0”

Main crystal size: 1.7 × 0.4 cm = 0.7” × 0.2”

MP46M5: Aggregate of small but very well defined crystals of Huréaulite of very deep color and intense luster, with dark green, almost black, Rockbridgeite and cream colored Reddingite.
Cigana Mine (ex-Jocão Mine), Galiléia, Minas Gerais  Brazil (08-09/2006)

Specimen size: 5.3 × 4.5 × 3.1 cm = 2.1” × 1.8” × 1.2”

Main crystal size: 0.2 × 0.1 cm = 0.1” × 0.0”

MA17M5: Aggregate of small but very well defined crystals of Huréaulite of very deep color and intense luster, with dark green, almost black, Rockbridgeite, cream colored Reddingite, and bluish Strengite.
Cigana Mine (ex-Jocão Mine), Galiléia, Minas Gerais  Brazil (08-09/2006)

Specimen size: 12.4 × 8.5 × 7.3 cm = 4.9” × 3.3” × 2.9”

Main crystal size: 0.2 × 0.1 cm = 0.1” × 0.0”

MT26M5: Aggregate of small but very well defined crystals of Huréaulite of very deep color and intense luster, with dark green, almost black, Rockbridgeite and small very well defined whitish crystals of Triphylite.
Cigana Mine (ex-Jocão Mine), Galiléia, Minas Gerais  Brazil (08-09/2006)

Specimen size: 11.7 × 10 × 8 cm = 4.6” × 3.9” × 3.1”

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.2 cm = 0.2” × 0.1”

MX56K9: Very well defined, bright prismatic deep pink color Huréaulite crystals. On the left side you can see a group of brown Reddingite crystals. On a rich Muscovite matrix and parallel fibrous aggregates of Rockbridgeite. As we usually do with rare species, we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Cigana Mine (ex-Jocão Mine), Galiléia, Minas Gerais  Brazil (08-09/2006)

Specimen size: 9 × 5.5 × 3.8 cm = 3.5” × 2.2” × 1.5”

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.3 cm = 0.2” × 0.1”

MK26I8: Nice miniature, very aerial and esthetic, that forms a group of short prismatic crystals of excellent color, bright and partially covered by small black crystals of Rockbridgeite.
Cigana Mine (ex-Jocão Mine), Galiléia, Minas Gerais  Brazil (08-09/2006)

Specimen size: 3.1 × 2.4 × 2.7 cm = 1.2” × 0.9” × 1.1”

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.3 cm = 0.2” × 0.1”

MF76I8: Group on matrix of short prismatic crystals of excellent color. They are bright and partially covered by small black crystals of Rockbridgeite and brownish crystals of Reddingite.
Cigana Mine (ex-Jocão Mine), Galiléia, Minas Gerais  Brazil (08-09/2006)

Specimen size: 5.3 × 3.9 × 2.7 cm = 2.1” × 1.5” × 1.1”

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.3 cm = 0.2” × 0.1”

MA37I5: Very well defined bright crystals, between translucent and transparent and having an exceptional color, that have grown on a base of crystalline, very deep blue, Strengite.
Cigana Mine (ex-Jocão Mine), Galiléia, Minas Gerais  Brazil (08-09/2006)

Specimen size: 7.5 × 7 × 3.8 cm = 3.0” × 2.8” × 1.5”

Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.3 cm = 0.3” × 0.1”

TE95H9: Group of quite well defined crystals, deep pink, on a matrix of Quartz partially covered by botryoidal deep green, almost black, Rockbridgeite.
Pomarolli, Linópolis, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2006)

Specimen size: 9 × 7 × 5 cm = 3.5” × 2.8” × 2.0”

EC68K6: Doubly terminated crystal with very different terminations. One of them is formed by the faces, with very well marked curvature, of a very acute pyramid; the opposite is multiple and has forms and channels of dissolution.
Pica Pau, Padre Paraiso, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2007)

Specimen size: 6.8 × 1.2 × 1 cm = 2.7” × 0.5” × 0.4”

ED47K6: Doubly terminated crystal. One of the two terminations, very curious, is formed by a very acute re-growth of the pyramid faces.
Pica Pau, Padre Paraiso, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2007)

Specimen size: 6.5 × 0.7 × 0.5 cm = 2.6” × 0.3” × 0.2”

EE66L7: Doubly terminated Aquamarine crystal showing two different terminations. One of them with very curious rounded dissolution forms and the opposite has pyramid terminations. The prism faces are very rich in growth pits. Excellent transparency, good color and brilliance make this specimen a very interesting one.
Pica Pau, Padre Paraiso, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2007)

Specimen size: 5.1 × 0.7 × 0.6 cm = 2.0” × 0.3” × 0.2”

EB97L7: Doubly terminated crystal with very different terminations. One of them is very acute with curious dissolution curved forms; the opposite is totally flat with a clear color zoning. The prism faces are very rich in growth forms and pits. Excellent transparency, good color and brilliance.
Pica Pau, Padre Paraiso, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2007)

Specimen size: 7.8 × 0.8 × 0.5 cm = 3.1” × 0.3” × 0.2”

MF97L7: Excellent specimen, both its size and the excellent state of preservation. Doubly terminated crystal with very different terminations. One of them is very acute with multiple pyramid faces showing curious dissolution curved forms; the opposite is flat deliniated by small pyramid faces crossed by pinacoid planes. Excellent transparency, good color and brilliance make this specimen a very exceptional one.
Pica Pau, Padre Paraiso, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2007)

Specimen size: 15.3 × 1.3 × 1.1 cm = 6.0” × 0.5” × 0.4”

TC27K9: Two doubly terminated crystals with parallel growth. Both core crystals are hollow showing dissolution channels within them, but preserving the terminal faces.
Medina, Minas Gerais  Brazil

Specimen size: 8.4 × 1.8 × 1.1 cm = 3.3” × 0.7” × 0.4”

MA10J0: A parallel growth of two prismatic crystals with quite acute and very well defined pyramidal terminations. Color, luster and transparency are excellent. A small bit of Albite matrix appears at the base.
We especially like this specimen.
Catuji, Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais  Brazil (±2005)

Specimen size: 5.3 × 2.4 × 2.1 cm = 2.1” × 0.9” × 0.8”

TD69J7: Doubly terminated prismatic crystal, transparent and of an good color. The main termination is very rich in pyramidal faces, combined with the flat pinacoidal face. The other termination is more complex and it is partially hidden by a second crystal, smaller and with abundant faces of dissolution.
Pancas, Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2005)

Specimen size: 7.2 × 2.6 × 3 cm = 2.8” × 1.0” × 1.2”

TG16C5: Floater, complete in all sides, different with its etched faces but nevertheless with a good form. An old classic.
Jaqueto, Bahía  Brazil

Specimen size: 9.5 × 2.5 × 2 cm = 3.7” × 1.0” × 0.8”

MR67I8: Very well-defined prismatic crystal with small pyramidal faces and the flat termination of the pinacoid. In its core there are a lot dissolution channels with very visible bubbles.
Colatina, Espirito Santo  Brazil (±1970)

Specimen size: 6.1 × 1.5 × 1.1 cm = 2.4” × 0.6” × 0.4”

M58HA8: Brazilianite with Orthoclase. Different color from the usual Brazilianite (greener) and also aerial on top of the Orthoclase matrix.
Galiléia, Minas Gerais  Brazil (07/00)

Specimen size: 7 × 4 cm = 2.8” × 1.6”

E83DB4: Standing proud and gemmy Brazilianite crystal. The color is very agreeable and luminous, it is between yellow and green. The luster is good too.
Marcel Telirio Mine, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2001)

Specimen size: 3.2 × 3.2 cm = 1.3” × 1.3”

EB7H6: Crystals and spheroidal groups have very intense color and luster. They occupy the vugs on the sample and contrast with the matrix, clearer in some zones and darker in others. In the left vug there are some perfectly individualized crystals.
Lavra Boa Vista, Galiléia, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2006)

Specimen size: 3.6 × 3.3 × 3.3 cm = 1.4” × 1.3” × 1.3”

ED9H6: Crystals and spheroidal groups have very intense color and luster. They occupy the vugs and fissures on the sample, co-existing with purplish Strengite and contrasting with the matrix, clearer in some zones and darker in others.
Lavra Boa Vista, Galiléia, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2006)

Specimen size: 4.3 × 3.5 × 3.1 cm = 1.7” × 1.4” × 1.2”

TT14H6: Crystals and spheroidal groups have very intense color and luster. They occupy the vugs on the sample and contrast with the matrix, clearer in some zones and darker in others.
Lavra Boa Vista, Galiléia, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2006)

Specimen size: 5.8 × 3.9 × 2.5 cm = 2.3” × 1.5” × 1.0”

EK6H6: Crystals and spheroidal groups have very intense color and luster. They occupy the vugs on the sample and contrast with the matrix, clearer in some zones and darker in others.
The specimen has been reviewed, photographed and published as a new discovery in the magazine ‘Mineralogical Record’ on page 481 in the volume 37, number 5.
Lavra Boa Vista, Galiléia, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2006)

Specimen size: 2.1 × 1.5 × 1.8 cm = 0.8” × 0.6” × 0.7”

TX36H6: Crystals and spheroidal groups have very intense color and luster. They occupy the vugs on the sample and contrast with the matrix, clearer in some zones and darker in others.
Lavra Boa Vista, Galiléia, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2006)

Specimen size: 3.9 × 3.7 × 3.5 cm = 1.5” × 1.5” × 1.4”

EG12H6: Crystals and spheroidal groups have very intense color and luster. They occupy the vugs on the sample and contrast with the matrix, clearer in some zones and darker in others.
Lavra Boa Vista, Galiléia, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2006)

Specimen size: 3.2 × 2.3 × 1.7 cm = 1.3” × 0.9” × 0.7”

EA6H6: Crystals and spheroidal groups have very intense color and luster. They occupy vugs on the sample and contrast with the matrix, clearer in some zones and darker in others. The front part is a nearly full little pocket, an absolute tapestry of red Variscite crystals.
Lavra Boa Vista, Galiléia, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2006)

Specimen size: 4.7 × 3.8 × 5.5 cm = 1.9” × 1.5” × 2.2”

EA8C9: Although the camera don't show it very well, the color is very nice, sort of a golden bronze, and its luster is very special with a lot of reflections. As with the other specimens that we had selected this one is floater, doubly terminated and great!
Cuiabá district, Gouveia, Minas Gerais  Brazil (03/2003)

Specimen size: 3.3 × 1.7 × 1.6 cm = 1.3” × 0.7” × 0.6”

EA7C9: Although the camera don't show it very well, the color is very nice, sort of a golden bronze, and its luster is very special with a lot of reflections. As with the other specimens that we had selected this one is floater, doubly terminated and great!
Cuiabá district, Gouveia, Minas Gerais  Brazil (03/2003)

Specimen size: 3.5 × 1.7 × 1.8 cm = 1.4” × 0.7” × 0.7”

EA11C9: Although the camera don't show it very well, the color is very nice, sort of a golden bronze, and its luster is very special with a lot of reflections. As with the other specimens that we had selected this one is floater, doubly terminated and great!
Cuiabá district, Gouveia, Minas Gerais  Brazil (03/2003)

Specimen size: 2.7 × 1.6 × 1.5 cm = 1.1” × 0.6” × 0.6”