What is brazilianite?
Q: What is brazilianite?
A: Brazilianite is a typically yellow-green phosphate mineral most commonly found in phosphate-rich pegmatites.
Q: Where was brazilianite first found?
A: Brazilianite was first found in Brazil, and it was named after the country.
Q: In what form does brazilianite occur, and where can it be found?
A: Brazilianite occurs in the form of perfect crystals grouped in druses, typically in phosphate-rich pegmatites. One notable deposit is in the surroundings of Conselheiro Pena, in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Q: What is the quality of brazilianite crystals?
A: Brazilianite crystals are often of precious-stone quality.
Q: What is the size range of brazilianite crystals?
A: Brazilianite crystals can measure up to 12 cm (4.7 in) in length and 8 cm (3.1 in) in width.
Q: Are there any other notable deposits of brazilianite besides the one in Brazil?
A: Yes, crystals of similar shape and dimensions have been discovered in a deposit near Mantena in Minas Gerais, Brazil, though they lack the perfection of the crystal form.
Q: From where do many brazilianites found in mineral collections originate?
A: Many brazilianites in mineral collections originated from the Palermo and the Charles Davis mines in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
