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Montebrasite from Minas Gerais, Brazil

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Lustrous translucent pale yellow crystal grouping of montebrasite with little attached feldspar matrix. Cleaved on the base, this is in good condition all around. For a long time these were labeled as amblygonite; they have since been found to be the end member of the series montebrasite.

Product details

SpeciesMontebrasite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm
Added on05/07/2025
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Feb 2026
Price paid
$145.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Minas Gerais
Minas Gerais, Brazil — premier mineral locality producing imperial topaz, aquamarine, tourmaline, and historic diamonds; highly prized by collectors.