Andalusite (crystallized)

Jenipapo, Itinga, Jequitinhonha valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Miniature, 5.1 x 2.0 x 1.9 cm
Start Time: 01/31/2019 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/07/2019 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Fine crystallized Andalusite is not seen from many localities around the world. The area around Jenipapo has given collectors a small amount of fine crystallized Andalusite from around 10 years ago. This piece features sharp, well-formed, prismatic, orthorhombic, multi-terminated crystals of pinkish Andalusite to form this attractive large miniature specimen. The crystals look opaque on the surface, but when they're backlit, they actually show a lovely internal color. It should be noted that Andalusite is somewhat pleochroic, so when the crystals are rotated in the light, you can see a slight color change. A great opportunity for a collecto to pick up a good quality Andalusite from this well known locality. You just don't see actual CRYSTALS of Andalusite like this from any locality. The piece is not 100% perfect, but it's darned impressive for what it is in my mind.

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