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Brazilianite On Albite

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Brazilianite On Albite

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Description
Locality: 
Telírio Claim, Linópolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7 × 4.5 × 3.5 cm
Largest Crystal: 
2.50cm
Weight: 
77.00gr
Description

Semi gemmy brazilianite crystals on albite from Telirio Mine, Linopolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil. From a discovery around 2000, near the original 1940's brazilianite deposit, these newer specimens feature more elongated crystals closely associated with albite.  Terminated crystals. some small tips on the edge.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Brazilianite

Formula: 
NaAl3(PO4)2(OH)4
Strunz: 
8.BK.05
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
5.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Córrego Frio mine, Linópolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Albite

Formula: 
NaAlSi3O8
Strunz: 
9.FA.35
Crystal System: 
Triclinic
Hardness: 
6.0 - 6.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Finnbo (Finbo), Falun, Dalarna, Sweden
Piatek Minerals

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