Mineral Specimens - page 12
Brazil

MR12M5: Very short prismatic Uvite crystals of almost equidimensional aspect resembling a garnet. The crystals are very transparent and have good color that contrasts with a matrix of rhombohedral pink crystals of Magnesite and with Calcite.
Mina da Pombas, Serra das Eguas, Brumado, Bahia  Brazil (09/2008)

Specimen size: 6 × 5.9 × 4.7 cm

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.5 cm

MV11M5: Very short prismatic Uvite crystals of almost equidimensional aspect resembling a garnet. The crystals are very transparent and have good color that contrasts with a matrix of rhombohedral pink crystals of Magnesite and with Calcite.
Mina da Pombas, Serra das Eguas, Brumado, Bahia  Brazil (09/2008)

Specimen size: 4.6 × 4.2 × 3.7 cm

Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.3 cm

MT12M5: Very short prismatic Uvite crystals of almost equidimensional aspect resembling a garnet. The crystals are very transparent and have good color that contrasts with a matrix of rhombohedral pink crystals of Magnesite and with Calcite.
Mina da Pombas, Serra das Eguas, Brumado, Bahia  Brazil (09/2008)

Specimen size: 6.2 × 2.9 × 2.8 cm

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.4 cm

EZ47K1: Esthetic group of crystals formed by the rhombohedron and a very short prism. The group is on a matrix of clear crystals of Magnesite.
Mina da Pombas, Serra das Eguas, Brumado, Bahia  Brazil (02/2007)

Specimen size: 3.2 × 2.3 × 2.2 cm

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 0.9 cm

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

EA86I5: The crystal has very good color and 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 in small brown crystals, whose analysis will be sent to the buyer.
Teixerinha Mine, Itinga, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2006)

Specimen size: 3.8 × 3.1 × 2.5 cm

EA82I1: Its blue color is exceptional. It has a very uncommon intensity. The crystal is very esthetic on its micaceous matrix and it has curious forms of dissolution.
Teixerinha Mine, Itinga, Minas Gerais  Brazil (06-07/2006)

Specimen size: 4.3 × 4.2 × 3.8 cm

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

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

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

ME36K9: A nice Apatite-(CaF) specimen from the last pocket found at the Sapo Mine. Thick tabular crystal beveled by the pyramid faces. Deep green color with transparent green zonations in the outer zone. We must emphasize the intense contrast with white-yellowish Albite matrix, with Muscovite.
Sapo Mine, Goiabeira, Aimorés, Minas Gerais  Brazil (07/2007)

Specimen size: 7 × 6.3 × 6.7 cm

Main crystal size: 1.4 × 1.2 cm

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

Main crystal size: 0.2 × 0.1 cm

EF26J1: The specimen is form the recent find in 2006. The crystals, grouped as fans, are very well defined, have an excellent color and are very bright. They are with very deep pink crystals of Huréaulite. As we usually do with species, or we 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: 7.3 × 4 × 2.8 cm

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.3 cm

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

Main crystal size: 0.2 × 0.2 cm

MC10I8: Prismatic crystal, small but perfectly defined, that has an uncommon degree of transparency. Color and luster are excellent. The crystal is on a partially doubly terminated crystal of Quartz with included needles of Rutile.
Novo Horizonte, Ibitiara, Bahia  Brazil (2006)

Specimen size: 4.2 × 2.3 × 1.5 cm

Main crystal size: 0.8 × 0.4 cm

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

Main crystal size: 1.5 × 1.5 cm

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

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

EE16J5: Floater crystal with complexly grooved surface typical of Spodumene. The color and transparency are magnificent.
Lavra do Urucum, Galiléia, Minas Gerais  Brazil

Specimen size: 6.3 × 3 × 1.2 cm

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

Main crystal size: 0.2 × 0.1 cm

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

Main crystal size: 0.2 × 0.1 cm

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

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.2 cm

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

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.3 cm

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

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.3 cm

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

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.3 cm

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

Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.3 cm

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

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

Main crystal size: 2.6 × 1.1 cm

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

Main crystal size: 0.9 × 0.5 cm

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

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 0.6 cm

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

Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.3 cm

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

Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.3 cm

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

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.3 cm

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

Main crystal size: 1.5 × 0.5 cm

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

Main crystal size: 1 × 0.3 cm

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

Main crystal size: 0.6 × 0.3 cm

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

Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.3 cm

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

Main crystal size: 0.9 × 0.4 cm

TA73J0: Group of crystals of quite well defined faces and edges and very deep color on a base of uncolored crystals. On the pink Quartz there are small prismatic and doubly terminated crystals of Eosphorite.
Teixerinha Mine, Itinga, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2006)

Specimen size: 11.6 × 7.8 × 3 cm

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 0.8 cm

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

Main crystal size: 4.1 × 2.2 cm

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

Main crystal size: 5 × 2.8 cm

TT98L0: An interesting novelty of Tucson 2008 due to the quality and locality. Group of smoky Quartz crystals, one of them clearly dominant and 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: 9.7 × 6.8 × 5.6 cm

Main crystal size: 7.7 × 3.3 cm

TP92L0: An interesting novelty of Tucson 2008 due to the quality and locality. Group of deep smoky Quartz crystals, one of them clearly dominant and partially doubly terminated, with well defined faces and edges. Crystals are transparent with several inclusions. We particularly like one of the inclusions, located at the top of the main Quartz crystal, of snowy well defined white globular crystals, whose identity we can’t say.
Diamantina, Minas Gerais  Brazil (11/2007)

Specimen size: 11 × 10.5 × 5.1 cm

Main crystal size: 8.2 × 2.7 cm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Main crystal size: 5.2 × 0.6 cm

HA37K8: Group of well defined and excellent colored crystals with varied terminations. Some of them are completely flat, others with rhombohedral faces and another with dissolution forms or contacts. The color is very intense, typical from this famous and classic Rubellite locality.
Jonas Mine, Itatiaia, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais  Brazil

Specimen size: 13.1 × 7.3 × 3 cm

TE37J3: Prismatic crystal of very well defined faces and edges, both on the prism and on the pinacoidal termination. The crystal has a rich blue-green color and a considerable transparency (under intense light) and it is partially covered by Lepidolite and Quartz crystals.
Cruzeiro Mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais  Brazil

Specimen size: 5.6 × 2.3 × 2.7 cm

Main crystal size: 5.6 × 1.6 cm

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

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

Main crystal size: 5.8 × 1.1 cm

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

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

Main crystal size: 3.5 × 0.8 cm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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