{"product_id":"brazilianite-linopolis-brazil-1","title":"Brazilianite - Linopolis, Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrazilianite – brilliant vitreous lustre from the type locality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCórrego Frio Mine, Linópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 2.3 × 1 × 0.7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuminous lemon yellow, a delicate greenish undertone and beautifully lustrous crystal faces distinguish this elegant Brazilianite. Its slender, slightly flattened form is crowned by striking, intersecting termination faces, giving the crystal a distinctive silhouette. The intense vitreous lustre is particularly captivating around the termination, where broad faces deliver brilliant flashes of reflected light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the specimen turns, its appearance changes continuously. Almost mirror-like highlights alternate with views into the more transparent areas, while finely textured internal features and internal fractures add reflections and visual depth. The video captures this interplay especially well: Different angles bring the crisp face geometry, warm yellow colour and bright reflections into prominence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts provenance adds a compelling mineralogical dimension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Córrego Frio Mine near Linópolis is the type locality for Brazilianite. Material from this locality formed the basis of the mineral’s first scientific description in 1945. A crystal from Córrego Frio therefore offers a direct connection to the discovery of the species – an appealing distinction for collectors of classic localities and minerals with historical significance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrazilianite is a hydroxyl-bearing sodium aluminium phosphate that crystallises in the monoclinic system. It can form through hydrothermal processes within phosphate-rich zones of granitic pegmatites. Its characteristic yellow to greenish yellow colour, transparency and lively vitreous lustre make well-developed crystals particularly appealing. This specimen presents that combination beautifully in a compact, elegant form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming collector’s crystal combining luminous colour, distinctive termination geometry and the special appeal of the species’ original discovery locality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn crystalhealing tradition, Brazilianite is associated with creativity, self-confidence and the determination to turn ideas into action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"weloveminerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58072223809876,"sku":null,"price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/2291\/1572\/files\/IMG_8916-Photoroom.jpg?v=1793521834","url":"https:\/\/weloveminerals.com\/products\/brazilianite-linopolis-brazil-1","provider":"weloveminerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}