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
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Criminoso claim
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Eosphorite
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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