Eosphorite from Ilha claim, Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil - image 1
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Eosphorite from Ilha claim, Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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Lustrous crystals of eosphorite to 0.3 cm in size across a quartz matrix. In good condition with very minimal micro-chipping present.

Product details

SpeciesEosphorite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm
Added on08/22/2025
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Ilha claim
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Sep 2025
Price paid
$110.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Eosphorite
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.
Eosphorite
Regional guide
Eosphorite from Ilha Claim, Brazil
from Ilha Claim, Brazil: golden-brown blades on pink rose-quartz; notable rare phosphate associations and classic Jequitinhonha pegmatite beauty.
Locality guide
Ilha claim
A collector's guide to Ilha claim, Brazil: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 142 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.