Uvite
specimen number:
2062709
location:
Brumado, Bahia, Brazil
description: Brumado, located in the state of Bahia, Brazil, is a prominent mining district famous for its rich deposits of industrial minerals like magnesite. Within these local mines, operators and mineral collectors frequently discover exceptional specimens of uvite, a prized member of the tourmaline mineral group. These uvite crystals are well known for their deep green or dark brown colors, glassy transparency, and sharp geometric forms, often found growing alongside contrasting white matrix minerals.
A beautiful loose cluster of highly lustrous slightly translucent deep green uvite crystals. Complete all around with no points of attachment, in excellent condition. Classic thumbnail for this locality.
Size: 2.0 x 1.8 x 1.0 cm (thumbnail)
Collection: Ray DeMark
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Uvite — Brazil
Origin: Brumado, Bahia, Brazil
Number: (8311331)
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