Brazilianite (doubly-terminated) (ex Rolando Gioia Collection)

Item Description

A wonderful large miniature / small cabinet specimen of beautiful yellow-green colored Brazilianite from the Telirio Mine. The main crystal is sharp, lustrous, gemmy and even doubly-terminated! Associated white Albite and minor blades of silvery-beige Muscovite make for a nice touch. No major damage, only a few tiny imperfections. Brazilianite is really only found in Brazil in top quality display pieces, but and it's one of the most beautiful phosphates out there and deserves to have a place in any collection. From the collection of Rolando Gioia (a contributor to new definitive book on Brazilian minerals: "Minerais e Pedras Preciosas do Brasil").