Large Petalite (rare locale)

Item Description

A rare and important large Petalite specimen from one of four pegmatites listed by MINDAT in the Itinga area. Vitreous lustre, transparent to translucent, colorless to creamy lamellar crystals compose this impressive large specimen. Petalite is an uncommon Li-Al-silicate mined as a Lithium ore in Brazil. Specimens are very uncommon from Itinga and large rich pieces, such as this, are RARE. Choice, very rich solid ore material, seldom on the market, from the Luis Menezes dealer stock.