Brazilianite – Luminous Lemon Yellow and Distinctive Crystal Form | Córrego Frio, Brazil
This brazilianite from the classic Córrego Frio Mine displays a broad, flattened prismatic form and a refreshing lemon-yellow to yellow-green appearance. Its prominent termination, composed of large intersecting inclined faces, gives the crystal a bold and distinctive silhouette.
An appealing contrast separates the lustrous termination faces from the finely textured sides. Shallow steps, irregular outlines, and delicate surface patterns reward closer inspection. Predominantly translucent, the crystal shows locally clearer edges, while paler, slightly cloudy areas add depth to its interior.
As the specimen turns, bright reflections highlight the broad termination faces. The video also reveals its changing proportions: substantial and broad from the front, considerably slimmer in profile. Under the lighting shown, soft yellow tones alternate with fresher yellow-green impressions.
Brazilianite is a relatively rare sodium aluminium phosphate with a monoclinic crystal structure. Its characteristic yellow to yellow-green color and expressive crystal forms make it an appealing species for systematic collections and enthusiasts of Brazilian pegmatite minerals. Research on the regional deposits suggests formation through hydrothermal alteration of montebrasite.
The Córrego Frio Mine near Linópolis, Minas Gerais, is the type locality of brazilianite. Material from this deposit provided the basis for its first scientific description in 1945, connecting the specimen’s visual appeal directly with the discovery history of the species.
A distinctive collector’s crystal for those who appreciate bold natural forms, lively yellow hues, and classic mineral localities.
In modern crystal traditions, brazilianite is associated with self-confidence, creative inspiration, and the determination to bring personal ideas to life.
Locality: Córrego Frio Mine, Linópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 3.7 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm
