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Eosphorite

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A gemmy, sharp, honey-brown esophorite crystal with a very fine pyramidal termination. This pristine, fatty is from a MOST UNCOMMON Brazilian locality - Lavra do Criminoso in Minas Gerais. The UNRETOUCHED backlit photo highlights the gemminess and color saturation. Another specimen from this locality is featured in John Barlow's fine book. Ex. George Elling Collection.

Product details

SpeciesEosphorite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.8 x 1.1 x 0.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot 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
Eosphorite from Criminoso claim
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