Brazilianite

Name: Brazilianite
SKU: 33583-PT
Availability: InStock

33583-PT Category: South America (Brazil, Chile, et al.) - Various Species and Localities

Telerio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais

Brazil

Dimensions: 4.5x2.7x2.0 cm

Largest crystal size: 35 mm

Price: CA

$280.00

This is a rare and fairly exceptional specimen featuring two primary lustrous, gemmy, yellow-green brazilianite crystals atop a bed of several smaller crystal blades, with a small amount of albite matrix still attached at the base. Sourced from the Mendes Pimentel locality in Brazil, this piece is a fantastic miniature display specimen. The Brazilianite crystals exhibit smooth, glossy surfaces with sharp, well-formed chisel terminations, a characteristic feature of this locality. Their elongated form, combined with their translucency and good lustre, makes this a highly desirable specimen for collectors of phosphate minerals or Brazilian classics.

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This specimen comes from the collection of Dr. Peter Tarassoff, a prominent figure in mineralogy, particularly known for his work at Mont Saint-Hilaire (MSH). His diligent collecting and examination efforts have led him to be the first to identify at least 35 species and discover 12 new species, not only at MSH but also at other alkaline localities. Dubbed the "Dean" of Mont Saint-Hilaire collectors, Peter was honoured with the naming of the new species petarasite in 1980. He has authored or co-authored numerous mineralogical articles and has been a member of the Mineralogical Association of Canada since 1964. Additionally, Peter has volunteered at the Redpath Museum for the past 21 years, where he was formally appointed the Honorary Curator of Mineralogy. In recognition of his significant contributions to mineralogy, Peter was awarded the 2017 Pinch Medal

Note: All prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD). International customers are charged in CAD, exchange rate is calculated automatically by your bank/paypal upon checkout.

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