Brazilianite: Corrego Frio mine, Linopolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Description

Species: Brazilianite

Locality: Corrego Frio mine, Linopolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil 

Size: 5.7 x 5.5 x 3 cm.

This is a beautiful large, gemmy, vivid yellow-green brazilianite crystal from the famous original find for the species at Corrego Frio in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s. These specimens have stood the test of time as the finest known for this rare and beautiful gem phosphate mineral. In good condition and naturally recrystallized on the base. From the noted collection of Gerald ‘Gerry” Herfurth of Denver Colorado. Mark Cross photo.