Brazilianite with Cassiterite, Albite, and Muscovite
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A nice combination specimen from the Telerio mine in Brazil consisting of lustrous, yellow-green, partly gemmy, prismatic crystals of brazilianite to 3cm hosted by off-white albite and accented with black, adamantine, subhedral to euhedral clusters of cassiterite crystals with minor muscovite. The brazilianite-cassiterite association is not commonly observed from Telirio. Ex. Paulo Matioli collection.
Product details
SpeciesCassiterite, Brazilianite, Muscovite, Albite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 x 5.0 x 3.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais
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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mirror-like luster and dense, prismatic crystals; localities Panasqueira, Xuebaoding, Viloco; value hinges on finish, size, and matrix.Regional guide
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