Eosphorite
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Eosphorite is a rare phosphate and this is an outstanding complete-all-around ball of gemmy and lustrous, brown eosphorite blades. Very nearly pristine example from a famous locale for eosphorite - Taquaral, Minas Gerais. Specimens of this quality came out in the 1960s and 1970s. Ex. Dick Jones Collection.
Product details
SpeciesEosphorite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.6 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Taquaral
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
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manganese aluminum phosphate forming honey-brown crystals and radiating sprays; prized for contrast with albite/quartz and NH/SD localities.Regional guide
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